This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Maximum permissible level of chloride in drinking water is: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. 200 mg litre, B. 300 mg litre, C. 600 mg litre, D. 800 mg litre
C: 600 mg litre
Answer: C: 600 mg litre 
Explanation: Ans: C i.e. 600 mg litre Maximum permissible levels in water The standard prescribed for chloride is 200 mg/ litre The maximum permissible level of chloride is 600 mg/ litre