Question

Select the characteristics of potable water
2 points
Column 1
It should be transparent
It should have some odour
It should be free from suspended impurities
It should contain some minerals which are not necessary for our body
It should be transparent
It should have some odour
It should be free from suspended impurities
It should contain some minerals which are not necessary for our body​

Answer 1

Answer:

• It should be transparent ✔
• It should be free from suspended impurities ✔

Explanation:

A portable water is a water that is safe for drinking and human consumption such as domestic purpose.

Explanation of characteristics:

• A potable water is transparent that is it is clear so it's first characteristic matches with the portable water is characteristic.

• Portable water should odourless i.e, it should not have any smell.
• It should also be colourless.

• Portable water should be free from suspended impurities i.e, harmful bacteria, germs, pathogens, disease causing organisms, etc.

• Hence, potable water is pure, safe, free from harmful microorganisms, thus it is fit for drinking and human consumption.

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Answer 2

Answer:

i. It should be transparent.

ii. It should be free from suspended impirities.

Explanation:

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