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In which city of India, Ganga is found most polluted?

A

Kanpur

B

Lucknow

C

Kolkata

D

Allahabad

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the River in Question**: The question asks about the Ganga river, which is one of the major rivers in India. 2. **Understand Pollution Levels**: The question specifically inquires about the city where the Ganga is found to be most polluted. 3. **Consider the Given Options**: The options provided are Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Allahabad. 4. **Analyze Each City**: - **Kanpur**: Known for its heavy industrial activities, Kanpur has been identified as one of the cities where the Ganga is significantly polluted due to industrial effluents and agricultural runoff. - **Lucknow**: While there may be pollution, it is not as severe as in Kanpur. - **Kolkata**: The Ganga runs through Kolkata, but the pollution levels are comparatively lower than in Kanpur. - **Allahabad**: Although it is a significant city along the Ganga, it does not have the same level of pollution as Kanpur. 5. **Conclude the Answer**: Based on the analysis, Kanpur is the city where the Ganga river is found to be most polluted. **Final Answer**: Kanpur ---
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