The havoc ofrecurring famines and the subsequentimpact of devastating floods are major impediments in the path of social and economic progress of India. No doubt, the nation has made great strides in the judicious use of water,whether it is irrigation to fulfil the objective of food security or water conservation for rain-fed crops or drinking water or ground water for industrial and agricultural purposes. How-ever, the demand for water is more than the available and sustainable supply. It is so because water resources are not managed by integrated suitable methods for multipurposes.
Unavailability of adequate water has adverse impact on the economic growth in India.

Options

A. If the inference is definite.", true! i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
B. if the inference is probably true' though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
C. If the 'data are inadequate, i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
D. If the inference is probably false, though not 'definitely false in the light of the facts given.

Answer

A

Explanation

According to the passage, uses of water for different segments implies that proper supply of water is indispensable for these segments which have direct link with economic growth of the countries.
Therefore, the given inference is definitely true.