Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I:It is relatively easier to monitor and regulate water pollution caused by non-point sources than point sources.

Statement II:A non-point source of water pollution may be fairly uniform and predictable throughout the year.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false ✓ Correct

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Explanation

Both statements are false regarding non point sources of water pollution.

Statement 1 is wrong, because point sources are far easier to monitor and regulate than non point ones.

A point source discharges from a single identifiable pipe or outlet that can be measured.

Non point pollution spreads from diffuse areas like farms and streets, making control hard.

Statement 2 is wrong, because non point sources are irregular and vary with rainfall and season.

Runoff after storms, for instance, makes non point loads sudden and unpredictable.

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