Filter paper is helpful in separating insoluble particles from a liquid.

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The correct option is A solid
Filtration is a method of separation used when an insoluble solid needs to be removed from a liquid. For example, removal of chalk particles from water. The chalk particles get collected on filter paper whereas water passes through.

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Filtration is helpful in separating an insoluble __________ from a __________.

Column I	Column II
(a) to remove unwanted particles from rice or dal	(i) sublimation
(b) a liquid in which solute is dissolved	(ii) separating funnel
(c) separating by pouring of top liquid	(iii) solvent
(d) to remove insoluble solid like cream from milk	(iv) decantation
(e) to separate immiscible liquids	(v) purify
(f) substance left behind on the filter paper	(vi) residue
(g) to separate solids on the basis of variable sizes	(vii) centrifugation
	(viii) hand picking
	(ix) sieving

The process of separating a liquid and a solid from a mixture using a sieve-like filter paper is called ___ .

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