Multiple choice

Swedish expert Falken Mark described water stress as

  1. a region with ample water resources but still facing water scarcity

  2. over-exploitation of water resources to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agriculture

  3. fall in ground water levels

  4. water availability lesser than 1,000 cubic metre per person per day

  5. water scarcity in low rainfall and drought prone regions
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. According to Falken Mark, a Swedish expert, water stress occurs when water availability is less than 1,000 cubic metre per person per day.

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