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Environment › PollutionXImpact & remediation

Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ?

1.Decreased salinity in the river
2.Pollution of groundwater
3.Lowering of the water-table
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)