Biochemical oxygen demand $(BOD)$ is a measure of organic materials present in water. $A$ $BOD$ value less than $5 \ ppm$ indicates a water sample to be:

  • A
    rich in dissolved oxygen
  • B
    poor in dissolved oxygen
  • C
    highly polluted
  • D
    not suitable for aquatic life

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