IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 45

‘Virtual water’ can be defined as:
[A] the amount of water that is embedded in food or other products needed for its production
[B] the sum total of water used for the production of the goods and services consumed by an individual
[C] the amount of total water used by an individual in 24hr for his/her complete activities
[D] the sum total of impure water, recycled to pure water for its use in drinking purpose
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[A] the amount of water that is embedded in food or other products needed for its production
Virtual water is defined as the amount of water that is embedded in food or other products needed for its production.

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