Question

Potable water is the water which is;

• A. Obtained from a river
• B. Obtained from a lake
• C. Pure and fit for drinking
• D. Used only for washing clothes.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Pure and fit for drinking

Explanation of correct option.

Option (C) Pure and fit for drinking

• Potable water is water which is fit for consumption by humans and other animals.
• It is also called drinking water.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option (A) Obtained from a river.

• The water which is not potable or fit for drinking is called raw water and is mostly from the sources like groundwater, rivers, and lakes.
• Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (B) Obtained from a lake.

• The water which is not potable or fit for drinking is called raw water and is mostly from the sources like groundwater, rivers, and lakes
• Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Option (D) Used only for washing clothes.

• Potable water can be used for washing clothes too but it is mainly used for drinking purposes.
• Hence option (A) is incorrect.

Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.