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Prelims 2023 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.76

Q.75Q.77
Prelims 2023 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.76
Q.75Q.77
Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2023 • Q.76
Environmental Ecology

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 groundwater withdrawal 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?

2023 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)
Q.75Q.77

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.6: Water Resources

Geography • Class 12 • Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.3: Water Resources

Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II

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