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One of the most polluted river in Maharashtra is

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Brahmaputra
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Ganga
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Jamuna
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D
Panchaganga
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Solution

The correct option is D Panchaganga
  • Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India. After Maharashtra, Gujarat has the most polluted rivers.
  • Some of the most polluted rivers are Vena, Godavari, Bhima, Krishna, Tapi, Panchganga, Mithi, Vaitarna, and Wardha.
  • Out of all these rivers, Panchaganga is the most polluted river in Maharashtra which is near the industrial belts of Raigad district.
  • Industrial waste and effluent discharge have polluted Panchaganga river and turned the water green.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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