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Why is law enforcement regarding Citarum River pollution often ineffective in the long term?

• a. Lack of public awareness about pollution impacts

• b. Weak environmental regulations at the national level

• c. Corruption and lack of oversight over industrial players

• d. Limited human resources for law enforcement

What is the long-term impact of Citarum River pollution on biodiversity?

• a. A drastic decline in endemic species population

• b. Increase in invasive species populations

• c. Formation of dead zones that do not support aquatic life

• d. Genetic mutations in existing aquatic species

The Citarum Harum program aims to clean the river within a certain time frame. What is the main challenge faced by this program?

• a. Limited technology for river cleanup

• b. Non-compliance by industries and households in waste management

• c. Lack of funding from the central government

• d. Resistance from local communities to change habits

What is the primary cause of the delayed recovery of Citarum River from pollution, despite various policies?

• a. Conflicting interests among stakeholders

• b. Lack of effective pollution detection tools

• c. Natural conditions that hinder recovery

• d. Limitations of modern technology in waste management

One of the largest sources of pollution in the Citarum River comes from textile waste. What hazardous chemical is most frequently found in this waste?

• a. Heavy metals like cadmium and chromium

• b. Easily biodegradable organic pollutants

• c. Carbon dioxide

• d. High levels of sodium salts

What is the most effective strategy to prevent industrial waste disposal into the Citarum River?

• a. Increasing the number of temporary waste disposal sites

• b. Requiring every industry to install wastewater treatment plants

• c. Building new canals to accommodate waste

• d. Environmental education at the elementary school level

How has land-use change around the Citarum River Basin (DAS) worsened the river's pollution problem?

• a. Use of land for organic farming

• b. Expansion of green areas along the riverbanks

• c. Conversion of forests into industrial and residential areas

• d. Construction of dams for hydropower

Based on environmental studies, how has Citarum River pollution affected clean water availability in the surrounding areas?

• a. Increased levels of harmful chemicals and microorganisms in groundwater

• b. Drastic reduction in the river's water flow

• c. Water availability is unaffected, only quality is reduced

• d. Groundwater around the river is not affected by the pollution

Why is household waste management also a major issue in Citarum River pollution?

• a. Most household waste does not go through proper treatment systems

• b. Household waste does not significantly contribute to pollution

• c. Organic household waste can naturally decompose

• d. Irrigation systems are adequate for handling household waste

What is the largest socio-economic impact faced by communities living along the Citarum River due to river pollution?

• a. Decreased public health and productivity

• b. Increased income from agriculture

• c. Decline in tourism activities

• d. Rising demand for commercial clean water