13. Consider the following statements related to Oil spill,

1.As oil spill, it floats on water and prevents sunlight to pass through it. The shiny substance that you see sometimes on top layer of water is nothing but oil which makes it difficult for plants to survive.

2.Oil Spills make the water deficient in oxygen. This causes problem for the marine animals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)Only1

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b)Only2

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c)Both

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d) None

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The correct option is C c)Both

Ans : c

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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The correct option is C c)Both Ans : c

The correct option is C c)Both

Ans : c