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Part - 2 CH - 4 Water Resources — Geography STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceGeographyPart - 2 CH - 4 Water Resources3 Marks
Question
“The assessment, efficient use and conservation of water are necessary to ensure development.” Explain in the light of values regarding conservation of water resources.
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Answer

  • India has only 4 per cent of the world’s water resources but has 16 per cent of world’s population.
  • Due to topographical, hydrological and other constraints, only 32 per cent of the available surface water can be utilized.
  • Total utilizable water resource in India is very limited. Demand is increasing day by day.
  • Population is increasing. Life-style is also changing.
  • Water pollution is making water resource unusable.

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