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High value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) indicates

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Water is less polluted
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Consumption of organic matter in the water is higher by the microbes
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Water is pure
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Consumption of organic matter in the water is higher by the microbes
Biochemical Oxygen Demand or Biological Oxygen Demand is a measurement of the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) that is used by aerobic microorganisms while decomposing organic matter in water. A high BOD indicates two things: -
1. There is a high level of microorganisms in the water, and
2. There is a high content of organic material in the water that is broken down by the organisms. This is an indication of organic pollution.

Thus, the correct answer is (B).

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