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Which of the following best describes the term 'Environmental Flow' (E-flow) as used in river basin management?
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- 1The seasonal overflow of rivers into floodplains required for depositing fertile alluvial soil.
- 2The minimum quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and human livelihoods.✓
- 3The regulated flow of treated industrial and domestic effluents to maintain chemical balance in rivers.
- 4The maximum volume of water that can be diverted from a river without affecting commercial navigation.
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The minimum quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and human livelihoods.
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