A sample of water is considered fit for human consumption if the water is
(a) transparent, colourless, and odourless
(b) contains sufficient amount of dissolved oxygen and salts
(c) free from harmful chemicals and microorganisms
(d) all of these

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(d) all of these
A sample of water should be transparent and odourless, should contain adequate amounts of dissolved salts and oxygen and should be free from harmful chemicals and microorganisms to be considered fit for human consumption.

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