The water of Holy Ganga river is pure due to the presence of

Cyanophages

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Hydrophytes

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Bacteria

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Bacteriophages

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Solution

The correct option is D Bacteriophages
The water of holy river Ganga does not get spoiled easily and can be stored for long. It is thus believed to have a purifying effect and is one of the reason behind faith on this river as Goddess, who can wash every person sin. The scientific reason is that water of river Ganga is naturally having bacteriophages, which do not allow bacterial growth.

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