Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the 'United Nations World Water Development…

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the 'United Nations World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of the world's population living in its territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution

Per the official UPSC key, the answer is B. Statement-I is correct; Statement-II is misleading since most groundwater is used for irrigation not drinking — most coaching keys marked C.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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