Identify the correct statements with reference to water pollution carefully
A. Only ground water is polluted in India.
B. About one fourth of the communicable diseases in India are caused by water pollution.
C. Diarrhoea, intestinal worms and hepatitis are caused due to contaminated water.
D. Agricultural activities do not cause any water pollution.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct statements with reference to water pollution are:B and C only
B. About one fourth of the communicable diseases in India are caused by water pollution.
C. Diarrhoea, intestinal worms, and hepatitis are caused due to contaminated water.
- Statement A is incorrect: Both surface water and groundwater resources are polluted in India due to various factors.
- Statement D is incorrect: Agricultural activities contribute significantly to water pollution through various means, such as runoff containing pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste.