NEET 2015 Botany Water Pollution MCQ Question
High value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) indicates that :-
Water is highly polluted
Water is less polluted
Consumption of organic matter in the water is higher by the microbes
Water is pure
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A high BOD indicates a high level of organic pollution, as it measures the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water.
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