Assertion (A): The BOD of wastewater is a measure of the amount of organic matter present in it. Reason (R): Higher BOD indicates a greater polluting potential of the wastewater.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: B
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