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Which industry is most associated with water pollution due to heavy metal discharge?

1

Textile industry

2

Chemical industry

3

Agricultural sector

4

Pharmaceutical industry

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Answer

B. Chemical industry

Solution:

The Chemical industry is notorious for discharging industrial effluents containing heavy metals like lead and mercury into water bodies, contributing significantly to water pollution.

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