JEE Main 2021 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift
Question
Which of the following statement(s) is (are) incorrect reason for eutrophication?
(A) excess usage of fertilisers
(B) excess usage of detergents
(C) dense plant population in water bodies
(D) lack of nutrients in water bodies that prevent plant growth
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) excess usage of fertilisers
(B) excess usage of detergents
(C) dense plant population in water bodies
(D) lack of nutrients in water bodies that prevent plant growth
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D(D) only
Step-by-step explanation
Nutrient enriched water bodies support dense
plant populations. This is because of the excess
usage of fertilizers and detergents. This process is
known as eutrophication.
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