Question

Polluted water can cause

• A. Jaundice
• B. Conjuctivitis
• C. Malaria
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Jaundice

The correct option is A

Explanation of correct option:

1. The contamination of water with unwanted substances which causes harmful effects on both living organisms and non-living objects is called water pollution.
2. The harmful and unwanted substances which contaminate the water and cause water pollution are called water pollutants.
3. Pesticides, fertilisers, synthetic detergents, chemicals, oil, and grease are water pollutants.
4. Polluted water can lead to the growth of disease-causing microorganisms and can cause many diseases like cholera, dysentery, typhoid, gastroenteritis, jaundice, and diarrhea in human beings.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the transparent membrane of an eyeball.
2. It is also called pink eye, it causes itchiness and redness in the eyes.

Option C:

1. Malaria is spread by female anopheles mosquitoes.
2. Garbage dump becomes a breeding ground for flies and mosquitoes.
3. These creatures spread various infections and diseases.

Final answer: Polluted water can cause jaundice.