Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:
Read the passage given below and answer the following question: (Q 4)
Since there is a declining availability of freshwater and increasing demand, the need has arisen to conserve and effectively manage this precious life giving resource for sustainable development. Given that water availability from sea/ocean, due to high cost of desalinisation, is considered negligible, India has to take quick steps and make effective policies and laws, and adopt effective measures for its conservation. Besides developing water-saving technologies and methods, attempts are also to be made to prevent the pollution. There is need to encourage watershed development, rainwater harvesting, water recycling and reuse, and conjunctive use of water for sustaining water supply in long run.
Which of the following is NOT a measure to effectively manage our freshwater resources for sustainable development?
Options:
Use of Kundas or Tanks
Recharge Wells
Sprinkler Irrigation
Use of Insecticides and Pesticides for increasing production.
Correct Answer:
Use of Insecticides and Pesticides for increasing production.
Explanation:
Use of Insecticides and Pesticides for increasing production has resulted in increasing the water pollution.