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Team StoryWeavers|March 22, 2024, 13:48 IST| 12
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It’s World Water Day! On this special occasion, we invite you to test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of one of the most crucial resources on our planet: water. BYJU’S Social Initiatives team believes in the importance of saving water and actively promotes water conservation efforts through various initiatives

Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the world, this quiz offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the significance of water in our lives. So, grab a glass of water, sharpen your wits, and let’s dive in together!

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1. What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?

a) 50%

b) 71%

c) 90%

d) 100%

 

2.Which of the following is a major source of freshwater?

a) Oceans

b) Rivers

c) Lakes

d) Glaciers

 

3.Which international organisation leads the coordination of World Water Day?

a) United Nations

b) World Health Organization

c) Greenpeace

d) World Wildlife Fund

 

4. What is the theme of World Water Day 2024?

a) Leveraging Water for Peace.

b) Water and Health

c) Water and Sustainable Development

d) Water and Biodiversity

 

5. What is the main cause of water pollution in rivers and oceans?

a) Industrial waste

b) Agricultural runoff

c) Plastic pollution

d) Oil spills

 

6. How much of the Earth’s water is freshwater?

a) 2.5%

b) 50%

c) 75%

d) 97%

 

7. Which continent has the highest number of people without access to clean water?

a) Africa

b) Asia

c) Europe

d) North America

 

8. What percentage of global wastewater is treated before being discharged into the environment?

a) Less than 10%

b) Around 25%

c) Approximately 50%

d) More than 75%

 

9. Which city in India is famously known as the City of Lakes?

a) Jaipur

b) Udaipur

c) Kolkata

d) Bhopal

 

10. What is the largest lake in India called?

a) Dal Lake

b) Chilika Lake

c) Vembanad Lake

d) Wular Lake

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I'm Naqshib Nisar aka the Ministry of Happiness. A digital journalist who can write anything under the sun. When I'm not writing, I'm definitely discovering hidden gems of a city or exploring the food culture. Being a language enthusiast, I grasp words from songs I don't really understand. I'm mostly in the procaffeinating mode because coffee comes first. Hit me up if you ever want to find the best cappuccino and croissants in Bangalore.

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Sujith

March 22, 2024

1) B
2) B
3) A
4) A
5) A
6) A
7) A
8) B
9) B
10) C


Sujith

March 22, 2024

Nice I also doing this kind of stuff in past year after job entered unable to do. Good work same like see on this day of work style of digital day content
deliver.


Sidharth

March 22, 2024

Thanks


Shreyash

March 22, 2024

Answers: 1.(b), 2.(b), 3.(a), 4.(a), 5.(a), 6.(a), 7.(a), 8.(c), 9.(b), 10.(c)


Shweta

March 22, 2024

1. b
2. b
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. c


sum

March 22, 2024

1 b 2. d 3.b 4. a 5. c 6. 50 .7 c 8. a 9. b 10. b


HAR

March 22, 2024

Answer is given below

Question Answer
1 b) 71%
2 d) Glaciers
3 a) United Nations
4 a) Leveraging Water for Peace.
5 a) Industrial waste
6 a) 2.5%
7 a) Africa
8 d) More than 75%
9 b) Udaipur
10 c) Vembanad Lake


Karthikeyan

March 22, 2024

1. 71%
2. d) Glaciers
3. b) World Health Organization
4 d) Water and Biodiversity
5. a) Industrial waste
6. a) 2.5%
7. a) Africa
8. b) Around 25%
9. b) Udaipur
10. c) Vembanad Lake


Ashik

March 22, 2024

1 B
2 D
3 A
4 A
5 A
6 A
7 A
8 D
9 B
10 C


Grusha

March 22, 2024

1. b) 71%
2. d) Glaciers
3. a) United Nations
4. a) Leveraging Water for Peace.
5. a) Industrial waste
6. a) 2.5%
7. a) Africa
8. b) Around 25%
9. b) Udaipur
10. c) Vembanad Lake


Abh

March 22, 2024

1 b
2 b
3 a
4 a
5 a
6 a
7 a
8 c
9 b
10 c


Manuj

March 22, 2024

Very nice question but 71 %water


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