Q51 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Chemistry

Which one of the following statements is not true?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Concentration of DO below $6 \mathrm{ppm}$ is good for the growth of fish
  • B
    Clean water would have a BOD value of less than $5 \mathrm{ppm}$
  • C
    Oxides of sulphur, nitrogen and carbon are the most widespread air pollutant
  • D
    $\mathrm{pH}$ of drinking water should be between $5.5-9.5$

Solution

Growth of fish is inhibited if concentration of DO is below 6 ppm.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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