Correct choice is (a) Upconing
Explanation: Upconing is the process by which the saline water near the freshwater intrudes in and rises upward into the freshwater zone, Bio-magnification is the process by which toxic substances get deposited in the food chain, bio-degradation is the process that leads to degradation of compounds with the help of bacteria, Bio remediation is a process that uses microbial processes and converts toxic substances into less toxic or usable forms.