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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 15. Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues

Given below are two statements.
Statement I - Algal blooms impart a distinct color to the water bodies.
Statement II - Some bloom-forming algae are extremely toxic to fishes but not to human beings and other animals.
In the light of above statements, select the below:

  1. A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
  2. B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
  3. C Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
  4. D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
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Correct Answer

(C) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

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Detailed explanation

Algal bloom often releases toxins in water. So, fish die due to toxicity. Quality of water deteriorates and becomes toxic for human beings and other animals.