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Industry uses only 2 per cent of surface water. What share does the domestic sector use?
A49 per cent
B19 per cent
C9 per cent
D29 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 9 per cent
1. Industry uses 2 per cent of surface water.
2. Domestic use is 9 per cent.
3. Agriculture takes the rest.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 6, Water Resources._
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