Question

One should not drink water directly from the tap. Why?

• A. It is tasteless.
• B. It contains harmful germs.
• C. It can cause water borne disease.
• D. It tastes salty.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B It contains harmful germs.
C It can cause water borne disease.

Drinking water directly from the tap is dangerous for health. It contains a number of harmful germs. This can cause several water-borne diseases like typhoid, cholera and much more. We should purify tap water before drinking it.