| 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. |
A) 1 and 3
B) 2, 4 and 5
C) 1, 3 and 5
D) All of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Exp. [c] Uranium has been found in the water in Punjab and Fluoride in the water of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Odisha, Punjab etc. Arsenic has been found in Haryana and West Bengal among others. Sorbitol on the other hand is a bilk sweetener found in food products. Formaldehyde is an organic compound, which is toxic to human beings. It is a gas at room temperature. It is not a water pollutant in India.
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