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Eutrophication of water bodies leading to killing of fishes is mainly due to non-availability of:

Option: 1

light


Option: 2

essential minerals


Option: 3

oxygen


Option: 4

food


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  • Eutrophication refers to the excessive growth of algae, plants, and animals in water bodies as a result of the enrichment of nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphate.
  • In water, oxygen replenishment decreases dramatically. 
  • Non-availability of oxygen leads to the death of aquatic organisms.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3).

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