Question

पृथ्वी पर कुल जल का कितना प्रतिशत भाग अलवणीय जल है ?
 

• A. 2 प्रतिशत
• B. 3 प्रतिशत
• C. 4 प्रतिशत
• D. 1 प्रतिशत

Hint:

Most of Earth's freshwater is locked in glaciers and ice caps, while only a small portion is available for human use.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the question.
This question is asking about the percentage of Earth's total water that is fresh water. Freshwater is water that is not salty, such as rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) 2 प्रतिशत: Correct — Only about 2% of Earth's water is fresh water, and most of it is stored in glaciers and ice caps.
(B) 3 प्रतिशत: This is incorrect, as it overestimates the percentage of Earth's freshwater.
(C) 4 प्रतिशत: This is incorrect, as the percentage of freshwater is lower.
(D) 1 प्रतिशत: This is incorrect, as it underestimates the amount of freshwater.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) 2 प्रतिशत, as about 2% of Earth's water is fresh water.