Which of the following measures can be adopted to tackle the problem of eutrophication 1 Treatment o...........

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Which of the following measures can be adopted to tackle the problem of eutrophication?

1. Treatment of industrial effluents

2. Reduction in nitrogen emission from vehicles and power plants

3. Using nitrogenous fertilizers in agricultural fields

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Statement 3 is wrong – Using nitrogenous fertilizer will lead to runoff from the agricultural field which will have nitrogen compounds and which will induce eutrophication.
Measures for mitigation of Eutrophication
1. Riparian Buffer
2. Interfaces between flowing body of water and land created near the waterways to filter pollution
3. Minimizing non point pollution
4. Treatment of industrial effluents
5. Organic farming and integrated farming system
6. Treatment of runoff from street and storm drains.