Question

What are the factors responsible for the pollution of the river?
(A) Defecating in the river
(B) Throw garbage, flowers, idols of gods into the river
(C) Industrial units discharge toxic chemical wastes into the river
(D) All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The factors that decrease the quality of river water or make it harmful for the environment are called the factors responsible for river pollution. Defecation is the process by which we humans remove our metabolic waste.

Complete step by step solution:
Here, we are given certain reasons and we are being asked which one of them is responsible for the pollution of rivers.
-We humans in many ways pollute the river by various types of activities. As a result, the water of the river becomes not safe to use. We use the water of the river in many ways like as a drinking water, in daily use like washing, etc. So, as the water is polluted, we become vulnerable to certain types of diseases and in this way it is harmful to not only us but also to the other living creatures.
-Let’s analyze all the options given below to find out which one is true.
-Defecation is the process of removing metabolic waste. Many people defecate in the river where it leads to severe pollution of the river. Water becomes unusable for drinking. So, this definitely leads to river pollution.
-Throwing garbage, flowers and idols of god into the river also leads to river pollution. Garbage remains in the water for prolonged time periods and that leads to pollution. So, any waste that is non-biodegradable causes pollution in the river if thrown into it.
-Industrial discharge of chemicals also ruins the river water. This water is then not safe for drinking as well as for the creatures living there.

Note: We should stop defecating in the river. Instead, we should try to do that in toilets which are also suggested by our government. Note that certain chemicals when discharged into the river, causes the death of many creatures living in it. So, that should not be done.