Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Excessive accumulation of Nitrogen and Phosphorous in the water helps in growth of which of the following?

a. Phytoplankton
b. Zooplankton
c. Fish

Options:

Only a

Only a and b

Only b and c

a,b and c

Correct Answer:

Only a

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Only a

First option i.e. Phytoplankton is correct. Phosphorus stimulates the growth of algae in slow-moving water. These algae eventually die and decompose, removing the oxygen from the water. This process is called eutrophication which leads to killing of fish and other fauna.