1. Why are rivers considered significant to the economy of a country?

2. What are the main causes of river pollution?

3. What is the main cause of pollution of river Ganga?

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Answer to Q.1 is:
Following are the reasons due to which rivers are considered as significant fro the economy of a country:

• 1)Water from the rivers is a basic natural resource, essential for various human activities.
• 2)The river banks have attracted settlers from ancient times. These settlements have now become big cities.
• 3)Using rivers for irrigation, navigation, hydro-power generation is of special significance.
• 4)It is most significant for countries like India where agriculture is the livelihood for a majority of the population.
• 5)Lakes help to develop tourism and provide recreation.

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• Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout human history.