Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
1. To address water stress and shortage in cities, a comprehensive strategy is imperative. Suggest steps to overcome water stress in cities. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Karnataka water crisis has affected more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas thus far.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the measures needed to overcome water scarcity in the country.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the status of water stress and scarcity in India.
Body:
First, write about the reasons of water stress and water scarcity.
Next, write about the urgent steps that are needed to make sustainable water practises – planning regulation of groundwater usage, rejuvenation of catchment areas, sustainable agriculture, aquifer recharge, rainwater harvesting and technology to monitor progress, community participation and rejuvenating existing water bodies etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
