If the 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 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: b) 1 and 2 only
ExplanationNational Water Mission is one of the eight missions launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) for combating the threats of global warming.The main objective of NWM is “conservation of water, minimising wast- age and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources devel- opment and management”.Statements 1 and 2 are correct : It seeks to ensure that a considerable share of the water needs of urban areas are met through recycling of waste water and ensuring that the water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water are met through adoption of new and ap- propriate technologies such as low temperature desalination technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.Statement 3 is incorrect : All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India is part of the Inter- linking of Rivers Project, not the National Water Mission.Statement 4 is incorrect : The NWM focuses on water conser- vation and efficiency but does not provide reimbursements for
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