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The Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas has started melting because of:

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Low temperature

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Very low temperature

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Global warming

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Acid rain

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Solution

The correct option is
D
Global warming

The prime reason for the melting of the Gangotri glacier is global warming which is caused by the rapid increase in industrialization, the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
These human activities result in the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide resulting in global warming.
Hence, the correct option is D.

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