AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(C) 2025
It is predicted that by 2025, nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity.
Source: Water Resources, Chapter 3 (Introduction)
The answer is directly stated in the Introduction of Chapter 3: "Why is it predicted that by 2025, nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity?" For MCQs like this, quote or closely reference the textbook line. Do not confuse with other commonly cited years like 2050.