What percentage of freshwater is available and fit for human use?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) 1 percent
Explanation:
→ Although water covers most of the Earth, only a small fraction is usable freshwater.
→ About 97% is saline ocean water.
→ Most freshwater is locked in glaciers and ice caps.
→ Only around 1% is available in rivers, lakes and groundwater.
→ Hence, option (A) is correct.
Information Booster:
→ Freshwater scarcity is a global concern.
→ Unequal distribution affects regions differently.
→ Conservation of water is essential.
→ Pollution reduces usable freshwater further.
→ Sustainable water management is crucial.