SSC MTS 01 Oct 2024 Shift 1 Paper

A coastal area was flooded with sea water and resulted in heavy salt deposits in the nearby area. After a few days, it was observed that many plants died. Based on these statements, which of the following is the most probable cause of the plant deaths?

A. Plants died due to infection from sea water borne germs.
B. Plants died due to absence of sunlight.
C. Plants died due to plasmolysis in the plant cells.
D. Plants died because they were eaten by sea organisms.