Government efforts have resulted in increase in population of rhinoceros in some pockets in Northeas
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 26/01/2020

Government efforts have resulted in increase in population of rhinoceros in some pockets in Northeast region of our country. These mammals consume foliage in large quantities and them move to nearby small water bodies where they defaecate. Recently these water bodies are witnessing algal blooms (or growth) and are getting ultimately chocked of affecting even activities of rhinos. (i) What is possible reason of algal growth in these water bodies? Name the process involved. (ii) What will be consequence of excesive choking of water bodies with algal bloom. (iii) List atleast one step that government must take to save such water bodies.