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Factory wastes should be treated with an acidic substance before their disposal into water bodies.

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The correct option is B False
Factory wastes are acidic in nature. If they are allowed to flow into the water bodies, then the acids will kill the fish and other aquatic organisms. Therefore before their disposal in water bodies, they should be treated with a basic substance.

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