Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the amount of oxygen required (in ppm)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the amount of oxygen required (in ppm)
Option 1 -
By bacteria to break-down organic waste in a certain volume of water sample
Option 2 -
For sustaining life in a water body
Option 3 -
By anaerobic bacteria to break down inorganic waste present in a water body
Option 4 -
For the photochemical break down of waste present in 1 m³ volume of a water body
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:BOD is the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to break down the organic matter present in a certain volume of sample of water.
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