Prelims 2012 · Environment · Question 5
If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?<br/>1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water.<br/>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.<br/>3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.<br/>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.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
1 and 2 only
1. Correct. National Water Mission promotes conservation, efficiency and reuse/recycling of wastewater, so part of urban water demand can be met this way.
2. Correct. The Mission/National Water Policy supports appropriate technologies like desalination for coastal cities facing water scarcity.
3. Incorrect. The Mission does not mandate linking all Himalayan rivers with peninsular rivers; river interlinking is a separate, selective proposal, not an automatic outcome of NWM.
4. Incorrect. There is no provision under National Water Mission for complete government reimbursement of farmers' bore-well, motor and pump-set expenses.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.