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UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Hydrosphere

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    On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

    A)  is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds

    B)  is found in freshwater lakes and rivers

    C)  exists as groundwater

    D)  exists as soil moisture

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The percentage of freshwater that exists on earth is 3% out of which almost 70% is icecaps and glaciers. And the remaining 30% is the ground water. Lakes, rivers and swamps are approximately 10% of that 30% of ground water.


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