Which of the following stretches of the River Yamuna is the most polluted?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Delhi to Etawah
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 06-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Prevention of Water Pollution … The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with State Pollution Control Boards has been monitoring water quality of national aquatic resources at 507 stations. The data obtained from these stations show that organic and bacterial contamination continues to be the main source of pollution in rivers. The Yamuna river is the most polluted river in the country between Delhi and Etawah.” |