Drinking Water Access India

Question

What percentage of India's population uses at least basic drinking water source?

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What percentage of India's population uses at least basic drinking water source?

  1. 75 per cent
  2. 90 per cent
  3. 93 per cent — Correct Answer
  4. 97 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

93 per cent of India's population uses at least basic drinking water source.

Key Points:
  • China: 97%, Pakistan: 90%.
  • All three countries report providing improved water for most of their population.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • B (90%): Pakistan.
  • D (97%): China.
  • A: India's sanitation rate, not water.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-8: COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES OF INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-8: COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES OF INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS to strengthen your preparation.

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