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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding SWASTIIK

    Technology.   1) This technology can eliminate harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.   2) It is the technique for disinfecting water by using natural oils. 3) It was developed by DRDO.   Which of the above statements is/are correct?  
    A 1, 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    With water-borne diseases majorly contributing to India’s disease burden, the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) at Pune has come up with a new technique for disinfecting water by using natural oils. The common drawbacks of chemical methods of disinfection, such as chlorination, include the formation of harmful or carcinogenic by-products ," according to a statement issued by the ministry of science and technology. "SWASTIIK", which involves boiling of a liquid as a result of pressure reduction (cavitations) and also uses natural oils having antimicrobial properties. This technology can eliminate harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains , economically. The technique used—hydrodynamic cavitations —combines chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering, along with natural resources in the form of natural oils and plant extracts.

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