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Choose the correct Statement.

A

0.1% of impurities in sewage water also consist of suspended solids like fecal matter , bacteria , paper fibers , etc. .

B

Mauve-coloured flowers are a characteristic feature of the world's most problematic weed .

C

Algal blooms cause deterioration of the water quality but do not cause any harm to other aquatic life, like fish .

D

Biomagnification refers to the decrease in concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels .

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To solve the question, we need to analyze each statement provided and determine which one is correct. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate the First Statement**: - The statement claims that 0.1% of impurities in sewage water consist of suspended solids like fecal matter, bacteria, and paper fibers. - **Analysis**: While sewage water does contain impurities, the 0.1% impurities primarily consist of suspended solids like sand, silt, and clay. Fecal matter, bacteria, and paper fibers fall under colloidal materials and dissolved particles, not suspended solids. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Evaluate the Second Statement**: - The statement mentions that mauve-colored flowers are a characteristic feature of the world's most problematic weed. - **Analysis**: The world's most problematic weed is indeed the Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), which is known for its mauve-colored flowers and rapid growth in aquatic environments. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. 3. **Evaluate the Third Statement**: - The statement claims that algal blooms cause deterioration of water quality but do not harm other aquatic life like fish. - **Analysis**: Algal blooms can lead to decreased water quality and can be harmful to aquatic life, including fish, due to decreased oxygen levels and toxins produced by some algae. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **incorrect**. 4. **Evaluate the Fourth Statement**: - The statement refers to biomagnification as a decrease in concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels. - **Analysis**: Biomagnification actually refers to the increase in concentration of toxic substances as they move up the food chain. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **incorrect**. ### Final Conclusion: The only correct statement is the **second statement** about mauve-colored flowers being a characteristic feature of the Water Hyacinth.
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