Which of the following will get polluted by fertilizers used in agriculture?

Ponds

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Ground water

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Rain

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Rivers

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Solution

The correct option is D
Rivers

Fertilizers and pesticides used in agriculture get washed off with irrigation and can thus pollute water bodies such as ponds, rivers, lakes and even ground water if the harmful chemicals seep deep into the soil.

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