Question

The pie chart below shows the usage of water for domestic purpose. Study it and answer the questions.

Now, answer the following questions. 

a) For which purpose is water mostly used on domestic front?

b) What are the different kinds of washing mentioned in the pie chart?

c) Water used for ……. is very less. 

i) personal washing showers 

ii) toilet flushing 

iii) drinking 

iv) washing hands

4) What is the percentage of water used for outdoor purpose? 

i) 12% 

ii) 7% 

iii) 21% 

iv) 5%

5) Pick out the true statement with reference to the details in the pie chart. 

i) Water is best utilized for clothes washing. 

ii) Consumption of water for various washing purposes can be minimised/reduced. 

iii) Water is the main source for keeping ourselves and surroundings clean.

Answer 1

1. Toilet washing

2. Drinking, washing up, clothes washing, personal washing showers, personal washing baths and taps, etc.

3. iii) drinking

4. ii) 7%

5. iii) Water is the main source for keeping ourselves and surroundings clean.