Question

Factories, power plants, oil wells, etc. are called non-point sources of water pollution

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The contamination of water bodies is called water pollution.
2. When water bodies such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater get contaminated with industrial and agricultural effluents causes water pollution.
3. Sources of water pollution are:-

• Urbanization.
• Deforestation.
• Industrial effluents.
• Social and Religious Practices.
• Use of Detergents and Fertilizers.
• Agricultural run-offs- Use of insecticides and pesticides.

Final answer: The given statement is false.