MPSC Rajyaseva 2018 GS Paper 1 — Question 52

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पाण्यात क्लोरीन नेहमी मिसळतात कारण / Water is often treated with chlorine to

1)ऑक्सिजन चे प्रमाण वाढते / Increase oxygen content

2)जंतूना मारणे / Kill germs✓ Correct

3)गाळ काढण्यासाठी / Remove sedimentation

4)न विरघळणारी अशुद्धता घालवण्यासाठी / Remove insoluble impurities

Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant used in water treatment to kill harmful disease-causing germs, bacteria, and microorganisms, ensuring safe drinking water.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Municipal water supply purification in cities across Maharashtra relies heavily on chlorination.

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