UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies) | Miscellaneous Question 2 | Economy

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 world's population living in its territory.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-ll is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-ll is correct

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements :

1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and Sanitation sector.

2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Questions Asked from Marks 2

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies) (2) UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies) (1)

UPSC Civil Service Subjects

History of India

Science and Technology

Geography

Ecology and Environment

Indian Polity and Governance

Economy

Current Affairs

Comprehension

Basic Numeracy

Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability

Data Interpretation and Sufficiency