Question
What percentage of freshwater species in the Western Ghats is affected by pollution?
Solution
Pollution affects 59% of freshwater species in the Western Ghats. This high percentage indicates the severe impact of various pollutants, including agricultural effluents, urban waste, and industrial waste, on the region's freshwater ecosystems, necessitating urgent and effective pollution management strategies.
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