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Pollution of which of the following would lead to polluted drinking water?

A

Lake

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B

Land

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C

River

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D

Pond

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Lake

B
Land

C
River

D
Pond

Pollution of any water body and even the soil will lead to polluted drinking water. Pesticides from the soil seep into the underground water and can even flow into the neighbouring rivers or lakes.

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