UPSC Prelims 2012 · Question 5 of 98
UPSC Prelims 2012 question on National Water Mission
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2012
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectInternational Relations
- TopicCurrent Affairs
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources will be met by adopting technologies that allow use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.
4. 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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Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Verdict
Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because NWM promotes wastewater recycling and technological solutions like desalination, while river interlinking and funding private bore-wells are not its direct objectives.
Analysis
The National Water Mission is one of the missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. It aims at water conservation, sustainable water management and improving water-use efficiency.
Statement by statement
1. Recycling of wastewater for non-potable use in urban areas — Correct
The National Water Mission promotes recycling and reuse of wastewater.
Using treated wastewater for non-potable purposes reduces pressure on fresh water sources in urban areas.
2. Use of desalination technologies for coastal cities — Correct
The Mission supports technological solutions for water-scarce areas, including desalination in coastal regions.
This can help coastal cities use ocean water where freshwater availability is limited.
3. Interlinking of Himalayan and peninsular rivers — Incorrect
This is not a direct goal or component of the National Water Mission.
Do not confuse water management under NWM with the separate idea of interlinking rivers.
4. Funding private bore-wells — Incorrect
The Mission does not aim to fund private bore-wells.
It focuses on sustainable groundwater management, conservation and prevention of over-exploitation.
Extra UPSC info
* National Water Mission is part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
* It aims to improve water-use efficiency by 20%.
* It promotes integrated water resource management at basin level.
* It focuses on conservation, recycling, reuse and equitable distribution of water.
* It emphasizes creation of a comprehensive water database.
* It gives attention to vulnerable areas facing water scarcity due to climate change.
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