Presence of __________ in water stream are deleterious to aquatic life.
(A) Soluble and toxic organics
(B) Suspended solids
(C) Heavy metals and cyanides
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

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Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

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