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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Environment & Ecology
Question

Which of the following rivers is called "biological desert" on account of its pollutants?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Damodar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Damodar”.
The Damodar River in India is known as a biological desert due to its high levels of pollutants, which have negatively impacted its aquatic life.

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