Environment Ques 16

Question: Amrit, a low-cost arsenic filter using nano-filttation technology, has been developed by

Options:

A) Indian Institute of Technology-Madras

B) Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi

C) Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore

D) Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras (IIT-M) have developed Amrit, a low-cost arsenic filter using nano-filtration technology. This technology can be used for removing arsenic from drinking water. Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay have not designed any such technology on purifying water.