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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2012
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 332Interactive Test Mode
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Q332. 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:

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.

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 2 only

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The National Water Mission (under NAPCC) specifically outlines strategies including recycling and reuse of urban wastewater and promoting low-temperature thermal desalination or suitable ocean-water technologies for coastal cities. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Interlinking of Rivers is a separate national project and not the mandate of the National Water Mission. Statement 4 is incorrect: Complete reimbursement of expenses for individual bore-wells and pump-sets is neither viable nor an objective of the National Water Mission, which seeks to conserve and manage groundwater sustainably rather than subsidizing over-extraction.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q332)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 332 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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