Which one of the following is the first State in India to have 100 percent households with tap water connection ?
- A.Gujarat
- B.Goa
- C.Delhi
- D.Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Goa. Goa became the first State in India where every rural household had a functional tap water connection.
Goa was declared the first "Har Ghar Jal" State under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which was launched by the Government of India in August 2019 to give every rural household safe drinking water through a functional household tap connection. The mission aims for at least 55 litres of water per person per day of prescribed quality. Several States and Union Territories reached full coverage later, but Goa holds the distinction of being first among the States, helped by its small size and well-developed water supply network.
A is wrong because Gujarat reached full coverage only after Goa. C is wrong because Delhi is a Union Territory and was not declared first under the mission. D is wrong because Andhra Pradesh had not reached full tap water coverage then.
Exam tip: Jal Jeevan Mission launched 2019; Goa was the first "Har Ghar Jal" State.
Practice Questions
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- A.Sikkim
- B.Jammu and Kashmir
- C.Arunachal Pradesh
- D.Mizoram
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- A.Bhil
- B.Gond
- C.Ahom
- D.Adi
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- A.Daman and Diu
- B.Lakshadweep
- C.Chandigarh
- D.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Read the full explanation →The largest tribal community of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, famous for a style of wall painting, is the
- A.Gond
- B.Varli
- C.Santhal
- D.Toda
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- A.Gujarat High Court
- B.Bombay High Court
- C.Delhi High Court
- D.Kerala High Court
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The correct answer is B, the Bombay High Court, whose jurisdiction extends over Maharashtra, Goa and this Union Territory, with benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.
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