SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-3

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    Rain water collected after 30 to 40 minutes of raining is not suitable for drinking because it

    A)  Contains bacteria and diet

    B)  contains dissolved toxic chemicals

    C)  is defficient in minerals

    D)  is acidic

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Most rain water is safe to drink. However, along with rain. different pollutants come down. Also, the pH of rain water is slightly acidic, around 5.6. So along with the pollutants, it is not really safe to drink it. Generally, water captured during the first 10 minutes of rainfall during an event of average intensity is unfit for drinking purposes.


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