General Knowledge Practice Quiz 145

Q1.How does the availability of public water supply in rural areas compare to urban areas?

A. Rural areas have more public water supply B. Rural areas have an even greater shortage C. Both have equal supply D. Urban areas have no public supply

Q2.From where does Chennai source water through private tankers?

A. From nearby towns and villages like Mamandur, Palur, Karungizhi B. From the Chennai municipal corporation C. From the Krishna River D. From the Bay of Bengal

Q3.How many water tankers are used to transport water to Chennai from surrounding areas?

A. Over 10,000 B. Over 13,000 C. Over 15,000 D. Over 20,000

Q4.What is the consequence of private water extraction from villages near Chennai?

A. Increased agricultural productivity B. Drastic drop in groundwater levels C. Improved drinking water supply for villagers D. Reduction in water tanker usage

Q5.What do water dealers pay farmers in advance for?

A. For purchasing crops B. For the rights to exploit water sources on their land C. For leasing farmland D. For constructing wells

Q6.What is the standard for daily water supply per person in urban areas as set by the Urban Water Commission?

A. 20 litres per day B. 135 litres per day C. 1600 litres per day D. 100 litres per day

Q7.How much water per day do people in slums typically have to manage with?

A. 135 litres B. 20 litres C. 1600 litres D. 50 litres

Q8.What is a common argument made by those who support private companies taking over water supply?

A. Private companies can provide water for free B. Private companies can perform better than the government C. Private companies are more transparent D. Private companies can reduce water consumption

Q9.What fact is presented in the text regarding water supply as a government function worldwide?

A. Water supply is mostly handled by private companies globally B. Water supply is a function of the government throughout the world C. Water supply is privatized in most developing countries D. Water supply is managed by international organizations

Q10.What is cited as the main reason for the lower number of infant deaths in Porto Alegre?

A. High income levels B. Universal access to safe water C. Free healthcare D. Low population density

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 145