Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following is not the nature of the Pollution of the Yamuna River?

Options:

Extraction of water by Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for irrigation

Agricultural runoff resulting in high levels of micro-pollutants in the Yamuna

Dumping of carcasses in the river

Domestic and industrial waste of Delhi flowing into the river

Correct Answer:

Dumping of carcasses in the river

Explanation:

Nature of pollution of Yamuna River-

1.Extraction of water by Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for irrigation

2. Agricultural runoff resulting in high levels of micro-pollutants in the Yamuna

3. Domestic and industrial waste of Delhi flowing into the river