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Which of the followings is incorrect? Addition of Phosphate containing fertilizers into water causes –
Options:
A .  Decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water.
B .  Eutrophication
C .  Increase in fish population
D .  Enhanced growth of algae
Answer: Option C
:
C
Addition of phosphates in water enhances algae growth. Such profuse growth of algae covers the water surface and reduces the oxygen concentration in water. It inhibits the growth of living organisms such as fish in water. This process of loss of biodiversity is known as Eutrophication.

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