Question

Identify the correct statements with reference to water resources of India.
India accounts for 4 percent of the world’s water resource.
Annual precipitation in India is about 4000 cubic km.
Total utilisable water resource in the country is only 1869 cubic km.
Agriculture accounts for most of the surface and groundwater utilisation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (C) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B) and (D) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

India accounts for 4 percent of the world’s water resource. Annual precipitation is about 4000 cubic km. Agriculture uses the most water resources.