Question

Identify the correct statements with reference to water resources of India.
India accounts for 4 percent of the world’s water resource.
Annual precipitation in India is about 4000 cubic km.
Total utilisable water resource in the country is only 1869 cubic km.
Agriculture accounts for most of the surface and groundwater utilisation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (C) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B) and (D) only
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the accurate statements regarding India's water resources, each assertion requires scrutiny.
(A) India accounts for 4 percent of the world’s water resource: This statement is correct, as India holds approximately 4% of global freshwater.
(B) Annual precipitation in India is about 4000 cubic km: This is accurate. India's average annual rainfall is around 4000 cubic km, largely attributed to the monsoon.
(C) Total utilisable water resource in the country is only 1869 cubic km: This statement is incorrect. India's total usable water resources exceed 1869 cubic km.
(D) Agriculture accounts for most of the surface and groundwater utilisation: This statement is accurate. Agriculture is the predominant user of surface and groundwater in India, consuming approximately 80% of total water resources.
Based on these assessments, statements (A), (B), and (D) are accurate.

Consequently, the correct selection is: (A), (B), and (D) only