SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-4

  • question_answer
    Highly polluted water could have a BOD value of

    A)  17 ppm or more

    B)  Less that 5 ppm

    C)   Less than 4 ppm

    D)  Less than 3 ppm

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Biochemical oxygen demand or B.O.D is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period. BOD value of less than 5 ppm is considered as 'clean water, while BOD value of 17 ppm or more is highly polluted water.


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