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64. Consider the following statements and identify the correct one/ones

1. Of all the Freshwater on earth, rivers and lakes account for maximum share.

2. India despite having 17% of global surface area, has only 4% of global fresh water resources.

3. In India agriculture accounts for more water consumption compared to industrial sector.

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 and 3 only

3 only

1 and 2 only

None is correct

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Explanation:

India accounts for 2.4% of global surface area and 17% of population and only 4% of fresh water resources.
Of total fresh water, 87% is locked in ice caps and glaciers, 12-13% is as groundwater and moisture in air and only 1 % is as surface water in lakes and rivers.
Agriculture accounts for almost 80% of total fresh water consumption in India.