Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

India's National Water Policy was introduced in which year?

Options:

2000

2002

2004

2006

Correct Answer:

2002

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 2002

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.