Water Pollution in India
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Question (English)
What percentage of water in India is polluted?
- Thirty per cent
- Fifty per cent
- Seventy per cent ✓ Correct
- Ninety per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Seventy per cent of water in India is polluted.
Key Points:
- Decline in air and water quality has increased incidence of respiratory and water-borne diseases.
- Past development has polluted and dried up rivers and other aquifers.
- Water has become an economic good due to pollution and scarcity.
- Health expenditure is rising due to degraded environmental quality.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is seventy per cent.
📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
