$A$ large number of fish suddenly die in a lake near a village. Which of the following could be the reason for this?
$(a)$ Excessive use of urea and phosphate fertilizers in nearby fields.
$(b)$ Spraying of $DDT$ in the entire area.
$(c)$ The lake water has turned green and murky.
$(d)$ The population of phytoplankton in the lake has decreased,reducing the photosynthetic capacity.
Which two of the above reasons are responsible?

  • A
    $b$ and $c$
  • B
    $c$ and $d$
  • C
    $a$ and $c$
  • D
    $a$ and $b$

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