Question

Which of the following bacteria is found in Ganga water:

• A. Coliform bacteria
• B. Streptococcus bacteria
• C. Staphylococcus bacteria
• D. Diplococcus bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Coliform bacteria

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Coliform bacteria (Escherichia coli) are bacteria present in the human intestine.
2. They can be contaminated by water through human excreta (urine and feces).
3. The Ganga river is one of the most polluted in India. One of the causes of pollution is the dumping of untreated sewage into the river.
4. Ganga water has been found with high fecal coliform bacteria at 50000 and above level.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B, C, and D:

Streptococcus bacteria, Staphylococcus bacteria, and Diplococcus bacteria are not found in the water body because they cannot multiply in water.

Final Answer: The bacteria found in Ganga water is Coliform bacteria.