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Question
Chemical fertilisers may reach the rivers but do not harm the fish.
Options
True
False
MCQ
True or False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Chemical fertilisers may reach rivers and lead to faster growth of bacteria, which consume a lot of oxygen in water, resulting in the death of fish and other water animals.
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