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All are correct w.r.t. BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), except

A

It refers to the amount of oxygen that would be consumed if all the organic matter in one liter of water were oxidised by bacteria

B

The BOD test is a measure of the organic matter present in the water

C

The greater the BOD of waste water, less is its polluting potential

D

Waste water is treated till BOD is reduced significantly

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