$A$ river with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in

  • A
    an increased production of fish due to biodegradable nutrients
  • B
    death of fish due to lack of oxygen
  • C
    drying of the river very soon due to algal bloom
  • D
    increased population of aquatic food web organisms.

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Acid rain:
$(a)$ Causes necrosis
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$(c)$ Responsible for formation of $PAN$

The expanded form of $BOD$ is:

$A$ - Micro-organisms involved in the biodegradation of organic matter in the receiving water body consume a lot of oxygen,and as a result,there is a sharp decline in dissolved oxygen in the stream from the point of sewage discharge.
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