Scarcity of Water and Its Reasons

Q. Why is it said that many major growing cities across the globe will soon face an increasing water shortage?

1. Because of high deforestation in cities
2. Because of air pollution in cities
3. Because of the increase in population
4. Because of the decrease in groundwater level in the city area

Q. Which of the following cities faced the possibility of 'Day Zero' in 2018?

1. Cape Town
2. New York
3. Mexico
4. Johannesburg

Q. Statement I: Most of the freshwater available on the Earth is present in the form of ice.
Statement II: Most of the water on Earth is saline.

Choose the correct option based on the above statements.

1. Both statements I & II are incorrect.
2. Both statements I & II are correct.
3. Only statement I is correct.
4. Only statement II is correct.

Q. Only 0.5% of the total water available on the Earth is usable and accessible to humans.

1. True
2. False

Q. What percentage of water is present in the atmosphere as water vapour?

1. 0.019%
2. 0.1111%
3. 0.0019%
4. 0.0033%

Q. A major contribution to water scarcity is the uneven global distribution of rainfall.

1. True
2. False

Q. What percentage of water on the Earth is trapped in the form of fresh water in ice caps?

1. 0.2%
2. 2.7%
3. 0.27%
4. 2%

Q. Pick out the major reason(s) for high water contamination.

1. Untreated waste from industries dumped into water bodies
2. Treated domestic waste thrown into the expanse of water
3. Smokes and fumes from industries
4. Overuse of pesticides and fertilizers

Q. The demand for water is increasing while groundwater is decreasing every year.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following regions receives the highest rainfall?

1. Maharashtra
2. West Bengal
3. Rajasthan
4. Haryana