Q143 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · General Ability
Which one of the following Indian States (other then Himalayan or NE States) ranked first in the Composite Water Management Index as per the report issued by the NITI Aayog in June 2018?
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BKarnataka
- Correct answerCGujarat
- DMaharashtra
Solution
The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog launched Composite Water Management Index as useful tool to assess and improve performance in efficient management of water resources. The index aims to inspire States/UTs towards efficient and optimal utilization of water and recycling thereof with sense of urgency.
Gujarat topped the list followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were worst performers among general States.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.