Question

Water in our tap comes from a

• A. river
• B. lake
• C. well
• D. river, lake or well

Answer 1

The correct option is D

river, lake or well

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Water coming to our home for our daily usage is the faucet or municipal water.
2. It is directly taken from natural storage and sources like lakes, wells, and rivers.
3. There is a network of pipelines that helps in withdrawing water from these natural sources.
4. Tap water is not pure as it contains bacteria, salts, toxins, and other impurities.
5. Tap water is first treated using filtration to disinfect and kill harmful bacteria and then supplied to our house.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Water in our tap comes from a river, lake or well and not only from the river.

Option B: Water in our tap comes from a river, lake or well and not only from the lake.

Option C: Water in our tap comes from a river, lake or well and not only from a well.

Final Answer: Water in our tap comes from a river, lake, or well.