UPPSC 2018 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following rivers of Uttar Pradesh has been declared a 'Biological Disaster' due to environmental pollution?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gomati

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gomati”.

The Gomati river of Uttar Pradesh has been declared a 'Biological Disaster' due to environmental pollution.

The river is highly polluted with domestic and industrial effluents, leading to a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels and the proliferation of harmful bacteria and pathogens.

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