Question

Which of the following industries may be a reason for water scarcity?

• A. Chemical industry
• B. Pharmaceutical industry
• C. Textile industry
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

All these industries cause water pollution by the water discharged into the rivers. The common industrial pollutants are sulphur, asbestos, poisonous solvents, poly-chlorinated biphenyl, lead, mercury, volatile organic chemicals, etc.