Water Pollutants in India
Question
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Options
1 and 3 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
Arsenic (particularly in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam), fluoride (excess in some regions), and uranium (found in groundwater in certain areas) are documented pollutants in Indian drinking water. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and is not a typical water pollutant. Formaldehyde is an industrial chemical and is not a recognized widespread drinking water pollutant in India like the others. Therefore, only 1, 3, and 5 are correct. > Remember: Arsenic and fluoride = major India water issues; uranium also present; sorbitol and formaldehyde not typical. Answer: c.
Question details
Year
2014
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q8
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Water Pollution
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs and Environmental Science
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