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GK QUESTION#2945

Statement I: Reverse osmosis forces water through a semipermeable membrane. Statement II: This process helps in removing contaminants from water. Which of the following is correct?

  1. AOnly Statement I is correct
  2. BOnly Statement II is correct
  3. CBoth Statement I and Statement II are correctCorrect answer
  4. DBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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C. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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Both statements are correct. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to drive water through a semipermeable membrane and reduce certain dissolved contaminants. It does not imply removal of every impurity or guarantee drinking-water safety under all conditions.

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