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Q. Water pollution is caused due to

Environmental Issues

Solution:

Oil spills and refinery discharge prevent oxygenation of water, inhibit plant growth and kill animal life. Fertilisers and pesticides used in agriculture are washed down into water bodies during rains. Both of them pollute water. Industrial effluents or wastes are also passed into water bodies. They contain a number of toxic chemicals which not only poison the aquatic life but also make the water unfit for domestic or agricultural use. Similarly treated or untreated sewage of municipalities, boats, ships, etc. is poured into water bodies.