Question

Sewage and industrial wastes are the major pollutants of water.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Pollutants:

• Pollutants are the substances that cause pollution.
• For example, sewage, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), etc.
• These pollutants are released from factories, vehicles, air conditioners, etc.
• The untreated sewage contains harmful microorganisms which can cause diseases like jaundice, dysentery, diarrhea, etc.
• The chemical released from the industries contain highly toxic and poisonous substances which harm aquatic animals and human beings.

Therefore, the statement sewage and industrial wastes are the major pollutants of water is true.