UPSC Prelims 2013
Environment & Ecology
Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
Explanation
Thermal Power: ~88% of annual industrial water consumption
Engineering: ~5% of annual industrial water consumption
Paper & Pulp: ~2.3% of annual industrial water consumption
Textiles: ~2% of annual industrial water consumption Industrial water consumption does not include water consumption of agriculture sector.