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General Knowledge · Q151

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 151

Q151

BOD of a river water is found very high. This means water

A.
is clear
B.
is highly polluted
Answer
C.
contain Algae
D.
contain many dissolved minerals

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand or Biochemical Oxygen Demand) is the amount of dissolved oxygen, expressed in milligrams of oxygen per litre of water, consumed by micro-organisms to decompose the organic matter present in water.