$A$ water sample is reported to be highly polluted if the $BOD$ (Biological Oxygen Demand) value of the sample becomes:

  • A
    more than $17 \ ppm$
  • B
    equal to $10 \ ppm$
  • C
    equal to $5 \ ppm$
  • D
    less than $5 \ ppm$

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