Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:
What is the primary objective of Jal Kranti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India in 2015–16?
Options:
providing drinking water to all human beings and animals as the first priority.
to revive traditional knowledge of water conservation and management to ensure water availability.
to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.
enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation.
Correct Answer:
to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.
Explanation:
The Jal Kranti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India in 2015–16 with an aim to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.