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What will happen if the industrial effluents are released into ponds and rivers?

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It will increase the life of aquatic plants

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It will increase the life of aquatic animals

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It will pollute the water

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It will purify the water

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Solution

The correct option is C
It will pollute the water

When the Industrial effluents are released into ponds and rivers, it will pollute the water and can cause the death of aquatic flora and fauna.

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