Which of the following causes water pollution?

Smoke

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Automobile exhausts

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Aeroplanes

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Pesticides

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Solution

The correct option is C Pesticides
Any presence of an unwanted and toxic substance is called pollution. Water pollution is caused by the discharge of industrial effluents containing harmful heavy metals, agricultural field run-off containing pesticides and insecticides, untreated domestic sewage, acid rain, etc. The first three options cause air pollution.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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