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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 clues with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the 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. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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 clues with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the 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. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

  • The main objective of the National Water Mission (NWM) is “conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management”.
    • The five identified goals of the Mission are
      • Comprehensive water database in public domain and assessment of the impact of climate change on a water resource.
      • Promotion of citizen and state action for water conservation, augmentation, and preservation.
      • Focused attention to vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas.
      • Increasing water use efficiency by 20%.
      • Promotion of basin-level integrated water resources management.

Additional Information

  • The likely impact of climate change on water resources could be in the form of
    • The decline in the glaciers and the snowfields in the Himalayas.
    • Increased drought-like situations due to an overall decrease in the number of rainy days in many parts of the country.
    • Increased flood events due to an overall increase in the rainy day intensity.
    • Effect on groundwater quality in alluvial aquifers due to increased flood and drought events.
    • Influence on groundwater recharge due to changes in precipitation and evaporation.
    • The increased saline intrusion of coastal and island aquifers due to rising sea levels.

Related Questions

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