Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of

Industrial wastes poured into water bodies

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extent to which water is polluted with organic compound

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amount of carbon monoxide inseperably combined with haemoglobin

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amount of oxygen needed by green plants during night

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The correct option is B extent to which water is polluted with organic compound
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of extent to which water is polluted with organic compound. BOD is higher in polluted sewage water and is connected with microbes and organic matter. More the organic pollution, specially sewage, more would be the BOD of water.

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High value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) indicates that:

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