List two main causes of the pollution of water of the river Ganga

List two main causes of the pollution of water of the river Ganga. State how pollution and contamination of river water prove harmful for the health of the people of neighbouring areas.

Answer

Causes

• Disposal of industrial effluents
• Human activities like bathing, washing, immersion of ashes, etc.
• Disposal of untreated sewage

Harmful effects on health

• Spreads water borne diseases
• Consumptions of contaminated fishes