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Assertion : The process in which nutrient rich water bodies develop plant population is called eutrophication. ,
Reason : Eutrophication helps in enhancement of plants and animals population by providing them oxygen.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the c orrect explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
c
Eutrophication kills animal life by depriving it of oxygen and results in subsequent loss of biodiversity.
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