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A globe shows mostly blue. Water covers about what share of the earth's surface?
A71 per cent
B51 per cent
C31 per cent
D91 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 71 per cent
1. About 71 per cent of the surface is water.
2. Only about 3 per cent of it is fresh.
3. Very little fresh water is usable.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 6, Water Resources._
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