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Mission National Water Mission
Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2012.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2012
- Recurs across 3 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → LDCE 2023 → CISF 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2026
Which among the following is/are the mission(s) under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
- National Solar Mission
- National Water Mission
- National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change Select the answer
using the code given below:
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › Climate Change
LDCE2023
What is the name of the mascot of National Water Mission?
- A Jal Girl ✓
- B Piku
- C Tintu
- D Mojo
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CSE2012
If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
- Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water
- The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water
- All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India
- The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 only ✓
- C 3 and 4 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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