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Question
Which of the following is a part of inorganic impurities of the sewage?
Options
Pesticides
Urea
Phosphates
Vegetable waste
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Solution
Phosphates
Explanation:
Various metals and phosphates are inorganic impurities of sewage, while pesticides, urea and vegetable wastes are organic impurities.
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