environment easy MCQ

Which of the following is a primary cause of water pollution in Indian rivers?

  1. Afforestation
  2. Industrial effluents and domestic sewage
  3. Rainwater harvesting
  4. Organic farming

Answer: Industrial effluents and domestic sewage

Untreated industrial discharge and sewage introduce heavy metals, pathogens, and organic pollutants, degrading river water quality.

Topic Water Resources and Conservation
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway