Water Pollution

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Water Pollution: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Water Pollution, Common Water Pollutants, Maximum Concentration of Zinc for Drinking Water & Maximum Concentration of Cadmium for Drinking Water etc.

Important Questions on Water Pollution

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Name the organs which are affected by the presence of excess amount of lead in drinking water.

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The disease causing agents, bacteria and other microorganisms, are called _____ .

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What is the maximum concentration of iron in drinking water and what are the effects caused when this limit is exceeded?

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Which among the given values is an acceptable amount of iron in drinking water?

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Explain about the limitation of availability of iron in drinking water.

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What is the maximum concentration of iron in drinking waterin ppm?

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Write the effects of excess copper present in drinking water.

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Maximum concentration of copper in drinking water is _____. 

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What are the effects of excess aluminium present in drinking water?

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What is normal level of aluminium in drinking water.

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Write about the concentration of cadmium in drinking water.

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The maximum prescribed concentration of _____ in drinking water is 0.005 ppm.

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The maximum prescribed concentration of cadmium in drinking water is 

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Why lead pipes are not good for transportation of drinking water?

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The prescribed upper limit concentration of lead in drinking water is about _____.

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Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause _____.(Methemoglobinemia/Leucoderma)

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Which of the following conditions shows a polluted environment?

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Eutrophication causes reduction in

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When a huge amount of sewage is dumped in a river, the BOD

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?