Question

what are the different causes of river pollution ? Also mention the measure taken to reduce the river pollution in India

Answer 1

$\underline{\bold{Pollution}}$

Contamination of natural resources by the addition of harmful substances due to human activities is basically termed as pollution.

$\underline{\bold{Water\:Pollution}}$

The contamination of water with harmful substances is basically termed as water pollution.

$\underline{\bold{Causes}}$

$\bold{Industrial\:Waste}$

Industries produce a lot of waste which contains toxic substances like arsenic .

The discharge of such waste directly in the water bodies is the main cause of water pollution .

$\bold{Domestic\:Waste}$

The all liquid waste from kitchens are discharged into the rivers and other bodies which causes water pollution.

$\bold{Human\:Activities}$

Bathing of various organisms ( humans and animals ) in lakes , rivers , is the main cause of water pollution.

$\bold{Oil\:Spillage}$

Oil spillage from kitchens and industries is one of the major cause of water pollution which is very harmful for the aquatic life.

• the measure taken to reduce the river pollution in India

$\underline{\bold{Measures}}$

● Restriction of washing clothes , cleaning utensils near lakes and rivers.

● Limited use of fertilizers and pesticides.

● Treatment of Domestic sewage and industrial waste in order to remove harmful substances from it.

● Dead bodies are not allowed to dispose in water bodies.

● educating the public about the harmful effects of water pollution.