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What share of communicable diseases in India are water-borne, according to the World Health Organization?

AAbout one-half
BAbout one-fourth
CAbout three-fourths
DAbout one-tenth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. About one-fourth
1. Contaminated water causes diarrhoea, worms and hepatitis. 2. About one-fourth of communicable diseases are water-borne. 3. Ganga pollution is a special concern. _Source: syllabus Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 12, Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems._
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