Question
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : According to the United Nations World Water Development Report, 2022, India extracts more than a quarter of the world 's groundwaterWithdrawal each year.
Statement-II : India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world 's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world 's population living in its territory.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
According to the United Nations World Water Development Report, 2022, India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year. This indicates the significant reliance on groundwater as a water source in India.
Most of this ground water is used for irrigation purposes.