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The condition that indicates a polluted environment is :

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Check which value is normal: clean water has BOD below 5 ppm, atmospheric \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) is about 0.03% and normal rain has pH 5.6. Eutrophication is excess nutrient pollution.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • BOD value of 5 ppm
  • eutrophication
  • 0.03% of \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) in the atmosphere
  • pH of rain water to be 5.6
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

BOD of 5 ppm is at the boundary of clean water (clean water has BOD less than 5 ppm; polluted water is much higher, e.g. 17 ppm or more), so it is not a clear indication of pollution.
0.03% \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) is the normal atmospheric level.
Rain water has pH about 5.6 because of dissolved \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) (carbonic acid); acid rain has pH below 5.6.
Eutrophication is the excessive enrichment of a water body with nutrients (nitrates and phosphates), causing algal bloom and oxygen depletion; it is a sign of pollution.
Answer: (2) eutrophication
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