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What percentage of India's water is found in river bodies?

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55%
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85%
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35%
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65%
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The correct option is B 85%
Around 85% of the water in India flows through major river bodies, whereas the remaining 15% of the water flows in the medium or minor streams. The total catchment area of all the rivers amounts to 3 million square kilometres.

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