Question

The percentage of households with access to a principal source of drinking water within the dwelling in India, as per official statistics, is approximately:

• A. \(27%\) in rural areas and \(56%\) in urban areas
• B. \(56%\) in rural areas and \(27%\) in urban areas
• C. \(50%\) average across the country considering both rural and urban areas
• D. \(55%\) average across the country considering both rural and urban areas

Hint:

When evaluating Indian infrastructure data, remember the stark structural divide: urban centers have roughly double the percentage of direct in-dwelling water source access compared to rural areas, matching the \(27%\) rural and \(56%\) urban statistical benchmark.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A