<prompt> Daily per capita water consumption is -50-100 litres100-150 litres150-200 litres200-2501itres  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., 150-200 litres Water o The basic physiological requirements for drinking water have been estimated at about 2 litres per head per day. o A daily supply of 150-200 litres per capita is considered as an adequate supply to meet the needs for all urban domestic purposes. o In India, 40 litres of water supply per capita per day was the set target to be achieved in rural areas. o Safe and wholesome water: has been defined as water that is Free from pathogenic agents Free from harmful chemical substances Pleasant to taste free from colour and odour Usable for domestic purposes o Water is said to be polluted or contaminated if it does not fulfill above criteria o Safe yield of water: Yield that is adequate for 95 of the year Following information has also been added in 221e of Park Population with access to safe water in India -4 92 o Population with access to adequate sanitation in India -- 34 