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High BOD in a water body indicates:
AHigh dissolved oxygen
BHigh microbial activity due to organic waste
CPure drinking water
DLack of nutrients
✓ Correct Answer: B — High microbial activity due to organic waste
High BOD means bacteria are working hard to decompose organic matter, consuming oxygen in the process.
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