Non-point sources of water pollution are
1.From a specific location
2.Diffuse
3.Episodic
4.Identifiable
5.Difficult to monitor
A2, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct
B1, 2 & 3 only
C2, 3 & 4 only
D3, 4 & 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 2, 3 & 5 only
Explanation
Non-point pollution comes from spread-out, hard-to-pinpoint origins, so it is diffuse, episodic and difficult to monitor.
Statement 1 is wrong because a specific location describes a point source instead.
Statement 2 is right since non-point pollution is diffuse across the landscape.
Statement 3 is right as it is episodic, often tied to rain events, while Statement 4 is wrong because being identifiable fits a point source.
Statement 5 is right since such spread-out sources are hard to monitor and control.
Agricultural runoff carrying fertilisers and pesticides is a classic non-point source.
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