Climate Ques 26

Question: A recent report states that West Bengal has the highest number of arsenic-affected people in the country. Consider the following statements regarding the arsenic level in drinking water in India.

I. The who’s guideline for drinking water quality has given a permissible limit of arsenic in ground water to be about 0.01mg per litre. II. In India, the permissible limit of arsenic, in drinking water has been increased from .01mg per litre to .05mg per litre. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Options:

A) Only I

B) Only II

C) Both I and II

D) Neither I nor n

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • According to the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality (2011), the permissible limit of Arsenic in groundwater is .01 mg per litre. However, in India the permissible limit in drinking water has recently been revised from .05 mg to .01mg per litre.