Question

Which of the following water is not fit for drinking?

• A. Saline Water
• B. Potable Water
• C. Distilled water
• D. Ground water

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

Saline Water

C

Distilled water

D

Ground water

Saline water and distilled water are not fit for drinking purposes as saline water contains large amounts of salt dissolved in it while distilled water is free from dissolved salts like magnesium and calcium and hence tends to dissolve salts from the human metabolic system. It is often believed that ground water is safe for drinking. But in reaility, it gets contaminated during run-off and use of pesticides and insecticides. Hence, potable water is only safe for drinking.