Which of the following activities most directly reduces the water quality of marsh wetlands in India?
Answer
Pollution from agricultural runoff
The correct answer is Pollution from agricultural runoff — Select the option that directly degrades water quality.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify that water quality is affected by substances entering the wetland.
- Examine each option: dams alter flow, overfishing affects fish, pollution from agricultural runoff introduces pesticides and nutrients, reforestation improves quality.
- Select the option that directly degrades water quality.
Common mistake: Choosing urban development as the main cause
Concept tested: Impact of pollution on wetlands
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