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The process of ‘eutrophication’ is due to the (Kerala CEE 2008)
A.increase in concentration of insecticide in water
B.increase in concentration of fluoride ion in water
C.reduction in concentration of the dissolved oxygen✓ Correct
D.attack of younger leaves of a plant by peroxyacetyl
Explanation
The process by which the aquatic life gets deprived oxygen results in subsequent loss of biodiversity is known as eutrophication. It is due to the reduction in concentration of the dissolved oxygen in water due to phosphate pollution in water.
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