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Question

Global average water consumption (L/person/day) is :

The correct answer is
53

Global Water Consumption Average

The question asks for the typical global average water consumption per person per day.

  • Various studies and organizations estimate global average daily water consumption.
  • The value represents the total amount of freshwater used by an individual for domestic purposes, agriculture, and industry, averaged across the globe.

Identifying the Correct Consumption Figure

Based on widely cited data and statistical averages:

  • The global average water consumption is approximately 53 Liters per person per day (L/person/day).
  • This figure helps in understanding per capita water usage worldwide.

Comparing this with the given options:

  • Option 1: 53 L/person/day
  • Option 2: 20 L/person/day
  • Option 3: 42 L/person/day
  • Option 4: 80 L/person/day

The correct value aligns with Option 1.

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Important Questions from Distribution of Water - Teaching

  1. Ground water occurs under :

     (a) Unconfined condition in shallow aquifers 

    (b) Semi Confined aquifers

     (c) Confined aquifers 

    Choose the correct answer :

  2. An aquifer of sand has a saturated column of cross - sectional area 0.2 $\times$ 5 m and a depth of 3 m. If the specific yield of sand is 25% , how much water can be extracted from the aquifer ?
  3. Which of the following methods is the most effective for conserving water?

  4. The method of analysis of distribution system in which domestic supply is neglected and fire demand is considered is:

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