Ecology And Environment Ques 19

Question: Consider the following statements
  1. Three fourth of the earth surface is covered by water but less than 3% is fresh water used for human consumption.
  2. Of the total fresh water available, Ice cap has highest share of 2% followed by ground water 0.68%. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Options:

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 2

D) Neither of the Above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Three-fourth of the earth surface is covered by water but less than 3% is fresh water used for human consumption. Of the total fresh water available. Ice-cap has highest share of 2% followed by ground water 0.68%.