(a) Study Fig. 8, an article about the pollution of Versova Beach in Mumbai, India (an LEDC). VERSOVA BEACH RAISES A STINK 1 kilometre stretch of beach turns into dumpyard with sewer lines opening onto it A one kilometre stretch of the Versova beach is now covered in rubbish because of dumping of garbage and debris, and encroachment by the fishermen's community. Also drainage and sewer pipes from houses open on to this stretch of beach. "This beach, which was once beautiful, has become a garbage beach. Piles of garbage and waste are thrown here. You can smell the beach from kilometres away," complained Gautam Popat, who lives near the beach. The Versova beach, an extension of the Juhu beach that is busy with people, has been the choice of those who prefer some calm. But the pollution is driving the crowds away. "Plastic bags, rotten food and even construction debris are thrown here," said resident Deepak Sahani. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to clean up the beach. Officials confessed that the clean-up operation was unlikely to be successful due to opposition from local fishermen. [Figure 8] (b) Study Photograph F (Insert), which shows homes of fishermen on Versova Beach.