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When water is passed through filter beds of sand and gravel to remove smaller particles of dust is called

  1. oxygenation

  2. chlorination

  3. sedimentation

  4. filtration


Correct Option: D

Disease caused by the use of untreated water is

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Typhoid

  3. Cholera

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Tuberculosis is caused due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is caused due to the infection of lungs due to inhaling the contaminated air.
Typhoid is mainly caused due to bacteria Salmonella typhimurium. The intestine and bloodstream of humans is the main source of proliferation of bacteria. The direct contact with the untreated water containing the feces of an infected person is the main cause of the spread of the disease. 
Cholera is a disease which causes severe dehydration due to infection of the bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. Consumption of contaminated food and water mainly causes the disease. 
So, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following need to be done before chemical treatment and biological treatment?

  1. Screening only

  2. Filteration only

  3. Boiling of water

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

In a filtration plant, water is filtered using layers of 

  1. sand

  2. oil

  3. sand and clay

  4. sand, fine gravel and medium gravel


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is/are useful ways of utilizing waste water?

  1. Certain pollutants in sewage water can become fertilizer for various crops.

  2. Waste water can be used for recharging the ground water.

  3. Waste water can be used for irrigation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Waste water can be used for multiple purposes as mentioned below-
(a) For recharging the groundwater.
(b) It can be used for irrigation.
(c) Treated municipal water can be used for washing cars and watering the gardens.
(c) Certain pollutants in sewage water can be used as fertilizers for various crops.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.