Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Arrange the following sectors in ASCENDING order on the basis of the utilization of the surface water:

A- Industrial Sector

B- Agriculture Sector

C- Domestic Sector

Options:

A<B<C

A<C<B

C<A<B

B<A<C

Correct Answer:

A<C<B

Explanation:

Agriculture accounts for most of the surface and groundwater utilization, it accounts for 89 percent of the surface water and 92 percent of the groundwater utilization. While the share of the industrial sector is limited to 2 percent of surface water utilization and 5 percent of groundwater, the share of the domestic sector is higher (9 percent) in surface water utilization as compared to groundwater. The share of the agricultural sector in total water utilization is much higher than other sectors. However, in the future, with development, the shares of industrial and domestic sectors in the country are likely to increase.