Question : Surface water is a better source of drinking water because it is poor in
Option 1: Dust
Option 2: Bacteria
Option 3: Arsenic
Option 4: Algae
Correct Answer: Arsenic
Solution : The correct answer is Arsenic.
Due to its low arsenic content, surface water is a preferable source of drinking water. Rocks and soil contain the naturally occurring metal arsenic. Additionally, it can infiltrate water sources due to human activity like mining, and smelting. Cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are just a few of the health issues that arsenic may contribute to. Pregnant women and children are particularly at risk.
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Question : Water is not suitable as a calorimetric substance because it:
Option 1: has high specific heat
Option 2: is a good conductor
Option 3: has high boiling water
Option 4: low latent heat of vapourisation
Question : When a piece of stone is immersed in water, it displaces water of equal
Option 1: density
Option 2: specific gravity
Option 3: mass
Option 4: volume
Question : Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because:
Option 1: it may cause electrocution
Option 2: it may cause hydrolysis
Option 3: it may cause electrolysis
Option 4: it may spoil the wiring
Question : A pressure cooker reduces cooking time because:
Option 1: the heat is more evenly distributed
Option 2: the boiling point of the water inside is elevated
Option 3: it absorbs more heat from its flame
Option 4: the higher pressure tenderises the food
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, if sky is known as earth, earth is known as water, water is known as air, air is known as light, and light is known as sound, then what is it that humans breathe in?
Option 1: Air
Option 2: Earth
Option 3: Light
Option 4: Water
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