Question : Arsenic problem in India is primarialy due to

Option 1: Overexplotitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal

Option 2: Overexploitationn of arsenopyrite in the hinterland

Option 3: Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas

Option 4: Overexploitation of surface water in the affected areas

Question : Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India ?

Option 1: paper and pulp

Option 2: Thermal power

Option 3: Engineering

Option 4: Textile

Question : What is the priority zone of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) mission, which was launched by the Government of India in 2015?

Option 1: Water supply followed by sewerage

Option 2: Electricity and power generation

Option 3: Primary education for all

Option 4: Health care of urban dwellers

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Option 1: holding

Option 2: proceeding

Option 3: moving

Option 4: strengthening

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Option 1: laudable

Option 2: louder

Option 3: labelled

Option 4: lower