1. Biodiversity: It is the number and range of variety of species of life forms in an area. Effect Loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability.

    Biodiversity: It is the number and range of variety of species of life forms in an area.
    Effect Loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability.

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  2. Two causes of pollution of the river Ganga: (l) Disposal of industrial effluents. (ii) Human activities like bathing, washing, immersion of ashes, etc. (iii) Disposal of untreated sewage. Harmful effects on health - Spreads water-borne diseases. - Consumptions of contaminated fishes.

    Two causes of pollution of the river Ganga:
    (l) Disposal of industrial effluents.
    (ii) Human activities like bathing, washing, immersion of ashes, etc.
    (iii) Disposal of untreated sewage.
    Harmful effects on health
    – Spreads water-borne diseases.
    – Consumptions of contaminated fishes.

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