Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
In the olden days, most of the groundwater was safe to drink because there was no contamination from industries or sewage.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. potable.
Correct Word: Potable
Meaning: Safe and suitable for drinking.
Example: The villagers have access to potable water after the installation of the new filter system.
Meaning of the other options:
Vulnerable means exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked.
Edible means safe to eat (refers to food, not liquids like water).
Useful means being of practical use or benefit.
Final Sentence: In the olden days, most of the groundwater was potable because there was no contamination from industries or sewage.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.