Urban Water Crisis — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements regarding the Urban Water Crisis in India is/are correct? 1. The 'Right to clean and adequate drinking water' is explicitly mentioned as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. 2. Non-Revenue Water (NRW) primarily refers to water lost due to physical leakages in the distribution network. 3. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act mandates Urban Local Bodies to manage water supply and sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following initiatives are part of the Indian government's strategy to address the urban water crisis? 1. Jal Jeevan Mission Urban 2. AMRUT 3. Smart Cities Mission 4. National Water Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Chennai water crisis of 2019 and the Cape Town water crisis of 2018: 1. Both cities primarily faced the crisis due to consecutive years of severe drought. 2. Chennai's response heavily relied on aggressive demand-side management and public participation, similar to Cape Town. 3. Cape Town successfully averted 'Day Zero' through a combination of stringent restrictions and diversification of water sources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a typical demand-side factor contributing to the urban water crisis? (A) Rapid urbanization and population growth (B) Changing water-intensive lifestyles (C) Industrial and commercial water demand (D) Aging and leaky water distribution infrastructure
Consider the following statements regarding solutions for urban water crisis: 1. Desalination is a highly energy-efficient and environmentally benign process for producing potable water. 2. Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) advocates for treating all components of the urban water cycle (supply, wastewater, stormwater) as interconnected. 3. Reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is primarily achieved through increasing water tariffs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?