Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of The National Water Policy 2002?

Options:

Providing drinking water to all human beings and animals should be the first priority.

The efficiency of utilization in all the diverse uses of water should be improved.

Measures should be taken to maximize use of groundwater.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Measures should be taken to maximize use of groundwater.

Explanation:

The National Water Policy 2002 stipulates water allocation priorities broadly in the following order: drinking water; irrigation, hydro-power, navigation, industrial and other uses. The policy stipulates progressive new approaches to water management. Key features include:
• Irrigation and multi-purpose projects should invariably include drinking water components, wherever there is no alternative source of drinking water.
• Providing drinking water to all human beings and animals should be the first priority.
Measures should be taken to limit and regulate the exploitation of groundwater.
• Both surface and groundwater should be regularly monitored for quality. A phased program should be undertaken for improving water quality.
• The efficiency of utilization in all the diverse uses of water should be improved.
• Awareness of water as a scarce resource should be fostered.
• Conservation consciousness should be promoted through education, regulation, incentives and disincentives.