Question

Find the odd one out. Give a reason for your answer.

• A. Spring water
• B. Potable water
• C. Well water
• D. River water

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Potable water

The explanation for the correct option:

(b)Potable water:

• Potable water is clear water, free from germs and bacteria, such that it is fit for human consumption.

Qualities of potable water:

• Potable water must be clear and colorless.
• It must be odorless.
• It must be free from harmful bacteria and suspended impurities.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

(a)Spring water:

• Spring water contains dissolved salts, which are generally beneficial for health.

(c)Well water:

• If we dig deep enough, we can generally reach this underground pool, which is common, called a well.

(d)River water:

• River water is all forms of water, such as streams, rivulets, sewerage, drains, etc. make their way into a river.
• The river water is the most impure water which contains both dissolved and suspended impurities.

Therefore, Option(b) i.e Potable water is the correct answer.