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Question
Explain giving reasons
Our surrounding area should be free of stagnant water.
Solution
Stagnant water is the breeding place for a large number of disease-causing organisms and vectors. It leads to the spread of diseases in human beings. Thus, our surrounding area should be clean of stagnant water.
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