Choose the incorrect statement about the findings of the 1st Water Census of Jammu and Kashmir:

Question

Choose the incorrect statement about the findings of the 1st Water Census of Jammu and Kashmir:

1. A. Majority of the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are located in rural areas.
2. B. More than half of total water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are lakes. (Correct answer)
3. C. There are less than 10,000 water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.
4. D. More than 50% of the water bodies are publicly owned in the UT.

Correct Answer

Option B — More than half of total water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are lakes.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is More than half of total water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are lakes..

Key Points

• According to the 1st Water Census of J&K, majority of water bodies are in rural areas ✓, more than 50% are publicly owned ✓, and there are more than 10,000 water bodies in the UT ✓.
• The claim that "more than half of water bodies are lakes" is incorrect — ponds and tanks dominate, not lakes.
• This makes Statement B (option B) the incorrect statement.