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In which of the following, water is required?
a) domestic                          

b) agriculture
c) industries                          

d) all of these

d

Facts about Water Scarcity:


According to the world bank, UNICEF, United Nations water reports, the number of people who do not have direct access to drinking water are……..
a) 2.1 million                       

b) 2.1 billion
c) 4.1 million                        

d) 4.2 billion

b

Explanation:With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.


According to the world bank, UNICEF, United Nations water reports, the percentage of natural disasters caused by water……..
a) 10 % 

b) 90 %                

c) 30%  

d) 42%

b

Explanation:UNICEF, in full originally called the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, now officially United Nations Children's Fund, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.



According to the world bank, UNICEF, United Nations water reports, the percentage of total water consumed by agricultural activities…….
a) 70 %

b) 90 %                 

c) 30%  

d) 42%

a

Explanation:The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.



According to the world bank, UNICEF, United Nations water reports, the number of people who whose drinking water is provided by desalination plants……..
a) 200 million                      

b) 2.1 billion
c) 300 million                     

d) 4.2 billion

c