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The excess discharge of fertilisers into...

The excess discharge of fertilisers into water bodies results in

A

Growth of fish

B

Death of hydrophytes

C

Eutrophication

D

Silt

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The correct Answer is:
C
Eutrophication is excessive growth of algal, plants and animals in water bodies due to nutrient enrichment particularly with nitrogen and phosphorus.
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