Question

The water obtained from a spring is usually found to have medicinal properties because of the

• A. Minerals dissolved in it
• B. Organic compounds present in it
• C. Chemicals leached into it
• D. Microbes present in it

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Minerals dissolved in it

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Sulfur in our cells helps to make collagen to keep our skin smooth and healthy.
2. Hot spring water has a large amount of Sulfur, and it is used to treat skin irritations and infections like rashes and eczema.
3. So, The water obtained from a spring is usually found to have medicinal properties because of the mineral content in it.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

Organic compounds present in spring water does not have medicinal property.

Option C:

Chemicals leached into spring water does not have medicinal property.

Option D:

Microbes present in spring water does not have medicinal property.

Final answer: The water obtained from a spring is usually found to have medicinal properties because of the Minerals dissolved in it.