Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which one of the following river basins has the highest replenishable ground water resource in the country?

Options:

The Indus basin

The Ganga basin

The Brahmaputra basin

The Godavari basin

Correct Answer:

The Ganga basin

Explanation:

The total replenishable groundwater resources in the country are about 432 cubic km. The level of groundwater utilisation is relatively high in the river basins lying in north-western region and parts of south India.