Question
The Ganges River in India is one of the most polluted waterways in the world. One of the
main causes of this pollution is the disposal of human remains. Why is this a problem in
India.
A.
organized crime
B.
widespread poverty
C.
lack of space to bury bodies
D.
religious beliefs and customs
main causes of this pollution is the disposal of human remains. Why is this a problem in
India.
A.
organized crime
B.
widespread poverty
C.
lack of space to bury bodies
D.
religious beliefs and customs
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The primary reason why the disposal of human remains contributes to pollution in the Ganges River in India is **D. religious beliefs and customs**. Many Hindus believe that cremating their loved ones by the river and scattering their ashes in the Ganges allows the deceased to attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of life and death. This practice leads to a significant number of bodies being cremated along the riverbanks, and any uncremated remains may also be disposed of in the river, contributing to its pollution.