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Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial effluents?

A. Parthenium

B. Elephant grass

C. Water hyacinth

D. Mogar grass

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is used for purifying not only domestic wastewater but also industrial wastewater. It can readily absorb, accumulate and concentrate heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury and nickel.

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Comments (2)

  1. SATYANARAYAN KUNDU
    SATYANARAYAN KUNDU:
    5 years ago

    I think that the ans should be water hyacinth

  2. Srikanth S
    Srikanth S:
    5 years ago

    Water hyacinth

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