In an earlier chapter, you have learnt about a process by which pure water can be obtained from salt water. Which is that process?
(a) distillation
(b) sedimentation
(c) decantation
(d) filtration

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(a) distillation
Distillation separates salt from water and gives pure water.

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In an earlier chapter, you have learnt about a process by which pure water can be obtained from salt water. Which is that process? (a) distillation (b) sedimentation (c) decantation (d) filtration

(a) distillationDistillation separates salt from water and gives pure water.

In an earlier chapter, you have learnt about a process by which pure water can be obtained from salt water. Which is that process?
(a) distillation
(b) sedimentation
(c) decantation
(d) filtration

(a) distillation
Distillation separates salt from water and gives pure water.