List two main causes of the pollution of water of the river Ganga. State how pollution and contamination of river water prove harmful for the health of the people of neighbouring areas.
The two main causes of pollution of water of river Ganga are: Disposal of domestic and industrial effluents into it. Human activities like washing clothes, bathing, etc. The harm to the people of neighbouring areas are: Leads to water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, etc. Harms the aquatic plants and animals in the water body.
