We should throw chemicals like insecticides, paints down the drain.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Water contains some microbes which degrade organic matter present in them and helps in purifying the wastewater. Chemicals like paints, insecticides kill the microbes present in water. Also, the toxic chemicals present in them cause water pollution. Hence, they should not be thrown down the drain.

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