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Which country placed thirteenth among the world's 17 'extremely water-stressed' countries?
Which country placed thirteenth among the world's 17 'extremely water-stressed' countries?
What percentage of annually available surface water is used in highly water-stressed areas of India?
What percentage of annually available surface water is used in highly water-stressed areas of India?
How many fecal coliform bacteria per 100 mL are found in the Ganga river, posing a threat to human health?
How many fecal coliform bacteria per 100 mL are found in the Ganga river, posing a threat to human health?
What percentage of Delhi's waste is thrown into the Yamuna river?
What percentage of Delhi's waste is thrown into the Yamuna river?
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In what year was the data collected for the number of habitations affected by water quality problems in rural India?
In what year was the data collected for the number of habitations affected by water quality problems in rural India?
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What is a point source pollution?
What is a point source pollution?
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What type of pollution considers heat as a contributing factor?
What type of pollution considers heat as a contributing factor?
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Which activity can lead to nutrient pollution in water bodies according to the text?
Which activity can lead to nutrient pollution in water bodies according to the text?
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What is a common source of thermal pollution mentioned in the text?
What is a common source of thermal pollution mentioned in the text?
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Which factor can impact aquatic ecosystems by being transported into rivers and lakes?
Which factor can impact aquatic ecosystems by being transported into rivers and lakes?
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What happens to the level of dissolved oxygen in water as temperature increases?
What happens to the level of dissolved oxygen in water as temperature increases?
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How can exposed soil from farming activities contribute to water pollution?
How can exposed soil from farming activities contribute to water pollution?
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What percentage of the Indian cities are categorized as falling under water stress regions?
What percentage of the Indian cities are categorized as falling under water stress regions?
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Which country has the largest population living in areas facing water scarcity?
Which country has the largest population living in areas facing water scarcity?
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How much of the wastewater produced in India is currently being treated?
How much of the wastewater produced in India is currently being treated?
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In which sustainable development goal (SDG) is clean water and sanitation addressed?
In which sustainable development goal (SDG) is clean water and sanitation addressed?
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What is one of the key objectives of Target 6.3 under SDG 06?
What is one of the key objectives of Target 6.3 under SDG 06?
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Which SDG emphasizes protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems like mountains, forests, and rivers?
Which SDG emphasizes protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems like mountains, forests, and rivers?
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