Question

Why industries pollute water?

(a) Because they use water in large quantities

(b) Because they release all the pollutants to water

(c) Because industries don’t use water

(d) Because water is an universal solvent

This question was addressed to me during an interview.

Question is from Industrial Pollution in section Environmental Pollution of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Because they release all the pollutants to water

Easiest explanation: Industries cause water pollution. Some industries need water in large amounts, they pollute water during use of it in their process. They release heavy metals, sediment pollution and other pollutants.