Describe quality parameters and standards for drinking water.
The following parameters must be followed before water is supplied for drinking purposes:
(i) It must be colourless and free from any odour or smell.
(ii) Its pH should be between 6·0 to 9·0.
(iii) It must be free from harmful chemicals.
(iv) It should be free from micro-organisms which lead to many diseases.
(v) Its turbidity should be less than 10 ppm.
(vi) It should be reasonably soft.
What are the different sources of soil pollution? Discuss various measures for controlling soil pollution.
Explain giving reactions, the plausible explanation for the escape of methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide Ltd. Plant in Bhopal on Dec 2, 1984.
For your agricultural field or garden, you have developed a compost producing pit. Discuss the process in the light of bad odour, files and recycling of wastes for a good produce.