Question

1. Identify the type of pollution as depicted in the picture?
2. Name the river that flows through the capital city and is highly polluted?
3. What are the main reasons for this type of pollution, as discussed in the chapter?
4. The Ganga action plan has been merged with NRCP. How many towns are now
covered under this plan?
5. What are the prime reasons for the declining volume of water in our rivers?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Water pollution.
2. Yamuna river is very polluted near delhi and bordering city's.
3. a:) Disposal of direct sewage and sew waste as our foul,sink waste and etc.,

b:) There should be a treatment plant in that area and should treat water and make waste and water apart and then release.

c:) Release of chemical pollutants from factory and industry into water body before treating them.

D:) Uses of excessive fertilizers, pesticides, insecticide and etc., damage soil fertility and make it acidic in nature and get follow away with water in rivers directly.

4. Total 152 town along 27 interstate river of 16 states.

5. a:) Increasing evaporation rate.

b:) Global warming and climate change.

c:) Water discharge from dams and etc.,

d:) Diversion of water towards agriculture and industry.

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