Question

One of the most polluted rivers in Maharashtra is
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganga
C. Jamuna
D. Panchganga

Answer 1

Hint: River pollution is a problem for humans, animals and trees and organisms living in the river. Dirty water containing household wastes, chemical waste makes the river dirty. Atmospheric deposition also causes river water to get dirty.

Complete answer:
There are about four hundred rivers in India. Rivers play a crucial role in the lives of people. It provides fresh water and is a home for many organisms, such as, fishes. Although, as human nature is, we always end up exploiting everything around us which is benefiting us.
The most polluted river in Maharashtra is Panchganga, which in English translates to ‘five rivers’. It is one of the most important rivers located in Karnataka coastal and Maharashtra. It is a major tributary of Krishna River. It starts from Prayag Sangam after receiving waters from the four tributaries namely, the Kasari, the Kumbhi, the Tulsi and the Bhogawati. According to local traditions, an underground stream of the Saraswati also joins it and hence the name Panchganga. The Prayag Sangam confluence is also the worshiping place for pilgrims. It is mostly visited by people during the winters.
The dumping and also discharge of industrial wastes in the river have led to its pollution and made the river turn green. It is polluted mainly due to nearby industries. There are many textile processing mills in Ichalkaranji, which discharge their effluents and dyes in the river.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: There are dams built on some of the tributaries of Panchganga river. Radhanagari dam is one the major dams built on Bhogavati River. Some of the other dams built are Kalammawadi Dam, Tulsi Dam, etc.