Which of the above statements are true?

1.The main pollutant of Indian coastal water is industrial effluents

2.The Tamil Nadu coastal belt has drinking-water problems due to seepage of sea water

AStatements 1 and 2 are true ✓ Correct

BOnly statement 1 is true

COnly statement 2 is true

DBoth statements are false

Correct answer: (A) Statements 1 and 2 are true

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct, as industrial effluents are the main pollutant of India's coastal waters.

Statement 2 is correct, since the Tamil Nadu coastal belt faces drinking-water trouble from seawater seepage.

Untreated factory discharge carries chemicals and heavy metals into the sea.

Over-extraction of groundwater near the coast lets saline water intrude into aquifers.

Both statements therefore hold true.

Coastal aquaculture and sewage add further to marine pollution along Indian shores.

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