Mumbai needs $1.4 \times 10^{12} \, L$ of water annually. Its effective surface area is $600 \, km^2$ and it receives an average rainfall of $2.4 \, m$ annually. If $10 \%$ of this rainwater is conserved,it will meet approximately:

  • A
    $1 \%$ of Mumbai's water needs
  • B
    $10 \%$ of Mumbai's water needs
  • C
    $50 \%$ of Mumbai's water needs
  • D
    $100 \%$ of Mumbai's water needs

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