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Eutrophication of water bodies leading to killing of fishes is mainly due to non-availability of:

A

food

B

light

C

essential minerals

D

oxygen

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C
Eutrophication is a process where water bodies receive excess nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth. This can lead to overcrowding and competition for sunlight, space and oxygen.
This condition creates the lacking of essential nutrients for fishes due to which they lie.
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