Which of the following is mainly responsible for the causes of water pollution?

Afforestation

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Oil refineries

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Paper factories

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Both b and c

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Solution

The correct option is D Both b and c
Oil refineries, paper factories, textile and sugar mills, chemical factories are responsible for water pollution. These industries discharge harmful chemicals into rivers and streams and pollute water. This waste contains some amount of chemicals that cause the aquatic organism to die.

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