NTA UGC NET '24 Paper 1 by KVS Madaan| Teaching and Research Aptitude NET/SET/JRF |Includes 2023 Paper (2 Sets) & 23 years chapter wise solved Previous Year Questions

People, Development and Environment

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chemical production often release heavy metals into

water bodies.

Agricultural Runoff:

Pesticides and fertilizers can con-

tain heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead, which

leach into water sources.

Municipal Waste:

Improperly managed landfill sites and

sewage can contribute to heavy metal contamination.

Natural Sources:

Certain rocks and soils naturally con-

tain heavy metals which can leach into water bodies,

especially in areas of mining activities.

Atmospheric Deposition:

Air pollution from industrial

processes can deposit heavy metals into water bodies via

rain.

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