Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
(1). Arsenic
(2). Sorbitol
(3). Fluoride
(4). Formaldehyde
(5). Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
(1). Arsenic
(2). Sorbitol
(3). Fluoride
(4). Formaldehyde
(5). Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Answer:
(c)
Core Books/NCERT
Punjab is the first state to report presence of uranium in drinking water in rural areas with almost 70 per cent samples sent to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) testing positive for presence of the radioactive material Tikdam: Sorbitol is kind of sugar So not a pollutant.Eliminate 2. Now it all boils down to 5 uranium. Uranium pollution is the bane of Malwa region. So it’s correct