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Sewage containing organic waste should not be disposed in water bodies because it causes major water pollution. Fishes in such a polluted water die because of

A

larger number of mosquitoes

B

increase in the amount of dissolved oxygen

C

decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen in water

D

clogging of gills by mud

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The correct Answer is:
C
If the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water is below 6 ppm, the growth of fish gets inhibited .
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