NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many million of people lack drinkable water in Mexico?
A
15 million
B
5 million
C
12 million
D
2 million
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mexico has an insufficient water supply that cannot sustain a population of 125.5 million people. As a result, an enormous 65 million people are struggling with water scarcity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water has become a sacred commodity in northern Mexico. Reservoirs have been hitting the bottom of their basins. Taps have been running dry for millions of people in the city of Monterrey, where the water shortage was called a matter of national security. Water bills have skyrocketed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water management Currently, 94% of the population has access to drinking water services, and 89% has sanitation coverage. Mexico has an existing and well-developed policy framework for water resource management.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unsafe water is responsible for 1.2 million deaths each year. 6% of deaths in low-income countries are the result of unsafe water sources. One-in-four people do not have access to safe drinking water. 6% of the world does not have access to an improved water source.

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