Question

The factor that contributes most to Ganges pollution is

• A. Disposal of untreated sewage and dead bodies
• B. Daily fishing activity
• C. Wallowing of cattle
• D. Washing of clothes

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Disposal of untreated sewage and dead bodies

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

Ganga river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

A number of factors are responsible for this. The major factors include-

1. Disposal of human and animal waste.
2. Disposal of industrial waste.
3. Disposal of dead bodies. (religious wastes)

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option (B),(C) and (D)

1. While these activities are performed, the wastes generated are relatively less.
2. They aren’t responsible for releasing toxic waste to a great extent.

Final Answer: The factor that contributes most to Ganges pollution is the Disposal of untreated sewage and dead bodies