Arrange the following water utilisation sectors in the descending order of priority according to the National Water Policy, 2002.
(A) Industrial sector
(B) Irrigation sector
(C) Drinking water sector
(D) Hydro-power sector
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (C), (B), (D), (A)
(C) Drinking water sector — first. Drinking water has the top priority.
(B) Irrigation sector — second.
(D) Hydro-power sector — third.
(A) Industrial sector — fourth. Industrial use comes after navigation, near the end of the list.
Note: This question is taken from an earlier edition of the NCERT book (2023-24), which describes the National Water Policy of 2002. The latest edition (2026-27) gives newer data (the National Water Policy 2012). Both editions are given below for your benefit.
NCERT (2026-27):
Box: Highlights of India’s National Water Policy 2012
NCERT (2023-24):
Box: Highlights of India’s National Water Policy, 2002 |
