ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SCARCITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes the author’s main claim in the text?
A
Water scarcity is not something that humans have any control over, as it is caused by natural events.
B
Humans can reverse the damage they have inflicted on the Earth’s water supplies if they reduce their pollution output.
C
Widespread water scarcity threaten the right that all humans should have to access clean drinking water, as it is essential to live.
D
Water scarcity is an issue primarily caused by humans that needs to be addressed by humans.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water scarcity refers to the situation where potable, unpolluted water is lower than the demand in a region. According to recent reports, nearly 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. Furthermore, water shortages can cause a variety of illnesses which can range from food poisoning to cholera.

Detailed explanation-2: -Growing population, over-exploitation and unequal distribution of water among social groups are the main causes of water scarcity.

Detailed explanation-3: -water scarcity, insufficient freshwater resources to meet the human and environmental demands of a given area. Water scarcity is inextricably linked to human rights, and sufficient access to safe drinking water is a priority for global development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water scarcity is a relative concept. The amount of water that can be physically accessed varies as supply and demand changes. Water scarcity intensifies as demand increases and/or as water supply is affected by decreasing quantity or quality.

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