Question

Sterilisation is the process of removal of germs from the water.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The process of removal of germs from water to avoid water borne diseases is known as sterilisation. It can be done by the following methods:
1. By boiling – Germs cannot exist at the temperature of boiling water. Hence, boiling of water destroys germs.
2. By chemical treatment – Chemicals like chlorine and ozone kill germs. This is the reason why swimming pools have chlorinated water.