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What does a higher BOD of waste water indicate?
AMore dissolved oxygen
BAbsence of microbes
CFewer organic wastes
DGreater polluting potential
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Greater polluting potential
A higher BOD means more organic matter is present to be oxidised, so the water pollutes more.
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