In a pond near a village,a large number of fish suddenly die. Which of the following could be the reason for this?
$(a)$ Large amounts of urea and phosphate are used as fertilizers in nearby fields.
$(b)$ $DDT$ was sprayed in the entire area.
$(c)$ The pond water has become green and dirty.
$(d)$ The population of phytoplankton in the pond has decreased,reducing the photosynthetic capacity.
Which two of the above reasons are responsible?

• A
  $b$ and $c$
• B
  $c$ and $d$
• C
  $a$ and $c$
• D
  $a$ and $b$