UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 32
If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
- Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water.
- The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
- All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.
- The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw ground-water will be completely reimbursed by the Government.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: National Water Mission emphasises water-use efficiency, reuse and appropriate alternative water sources including desalination where feasible.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Urban wastewater recycling is a strategy to meet part of water demand.
2: Correct - Coastal areas may use desalination or appropriate seawater-treatment technology.
3: Incorrect - Linking every Himalayan-origin river to peninsular rivers is not an NWM mandate.
4: Incorrect - Blanket reimbursement of all farmers’ borewell and pumping expenditure is not an NWM measure.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct item 2.
B: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect items 3, 4; omits correct items 1, 2.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect items 3, 4.