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Mention the three principal usages of water.

Solution

The principal usage of water are:

1. It is used in largest amount for irrigation to the development of agriculture in India.

2. The water is used for generation of hydro electricity.

3. A large quantity of water is also required for industrial purposes. Besides these water is used for transportation.

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Which of the following figures in cubic kilometres correctly shows the total annual precipitation in India?

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Discuss the availability of water resources in the country and factors that determine its spatial distribution?

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