Water filtration rate in a rapid sand filter ranges from __________ kilolitres/m2 /hr. (A) 0.1 to 1 (B) 3 to 6 (C) 10 to 15 (D) 15 to 20

Water filtration rate in a rapid sand filter ranges from __________
kilolitres/m2
/hr.
(A) 0.1 to 1
(B) 3 to 6
(C) 10 to 15
(D) 15 to 20
by

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Answer :

(B) 3 to 6
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