Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

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Q: 59 (IAS/2017)
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

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Science

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IAS

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The correct answer to the question is Option 3: Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems.

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. It is a widely used indicator of the pollution level in aquatic ecosystems, as high levels of BOD indicate the presence of large amounts of organic matter, which can lead to oxygen depletion and the death of aquatic organisms.

Option 1, measuring oxygen levels in blood, is not related to BOD. Oxygen levels in blood are typically measured through the use of pulse oximeters or blood gas analyzers, which provide a measure of the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. This is an important measure for assessing the health of individuals, but it has no direct relationship to BOD.

Option 2, computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems, is also not related to BOD. Forest ecosystems do play a crucial role in the Earth`s oxygen cycle, as they are responsible for photosynthesis, which produces oxygen as a byproduct. However, the computation of oxygen levels in forest ecosystems does not involve BOD.

Option 4, assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions, is also not related to BOD. While high altitude regions do have lower oxygen levels than sea level regions due to the reduced atmospheric pressure, this is a physiological issue for humans and animals rather than an environmental one.

In conclusion, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems, and it is not related to measuring oxygen levels in blood, computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems, or assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions.