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The prime contaminants in lakes eutrophi...

The prime contaminants in lakes eutrophied by sewage and agriculture wastes are:

A

Sulphates and phosphates

B

Nitrates and sulphates

C

Nitrates and phosphates

D

Nitrates and carbonates.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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