Practice question

After a flood, why is drinking untreated flood water unsafe?

  1. Flood water is always pure mineral water
  2. It may be contaminated with sewage, chemicals and disease-causing organisms
  3. It contains only dissolved oxygen, which is harmful
  4. It freezes instantly at room temperature in Maharashtra

Answer: B — It may be contaminated with sewage, chemicals and disease-causing organisms

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