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The amount of oxygen dissolved in water increases due to increased water pollution.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide dissolve in the water. Aquatic plants and animals make use of dissolved oxygen in the water. The wastes dumped in river and ponds decay using the oxygen dissolved in it. This depletes the oxygen present in them.

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