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    Question

    Consider the following Statements. (1) As per

    the Census 2011, little more than half of India’s population that live in rural areas have access to electricity. (2) About 85 per cent of the rural households use bio-fuels for cooking. (3) About 69 per cent of the Rural population drinks water from open sources such as wells, tanks, ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, etc. Which of the above statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
    A 1 & 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 & 3 Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1 Only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The census 2011 shows that in rural India only 56 per cent households have an electricity connection and 43 per cent still use kerosene. About 85 per cent of the rural households use bio-fuels for cooking. Tap water availability is limited to only 31 per cent rural households. About 69 per cent of the population drinks water from open sources such as wells, tanks, ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, etc. Access to improved sanitation in rural areas was only 30 per cent.

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