Indian and World Geography - GS questions based on daily current affairs for Q. 21621

Q.  Which is the correct ascending order of water availability (in cu m/year/person) in a basin?
- Published on 10 May 16

a. Narmada< Brahamani and Baitarani< Godavari
b. Indus (up to Indian borders) < Ganga < Godavari < Brahamani and Baitarani
c. Ganga< Indus (up to Indian borders)< Godavari < Brahamani and Baitarani
d. Narmada < Godavari < Brahamani and Baitarani < Indus (up to Indian borders) < Ganga

ANSWER: Ganga< Indus (up to Indian borders)< Godavari < Brahamani and Baitarani
 
The per person per year water availability in cu m in a river basin is as follows –
  • Ganga – 1061
  • Indus (up to Indian borders) – 1270
  • Godavari – 1486
  • Brahamani and Baitarani – 2112
  • Narmada - 2252

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