- Statement 1 is correct: Virtual Water Trade (VWT), also known as embodied water or hidden water, refers to the water used in the production of agricultural and industrial goods. When these goods are traded, the water used in their production is implicitly traded along with them. - Statement 2 is correct: The concept of virtual water was indeed introduced by Professor Tony Allan of King's College London in the early 1990s. He developed the concept to help understand water issues, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where importing water-intensive food products can be a way to conserve scarce domestic water resources. The year 1993 is widely cited in relation to his initial work on this concept. - Statement 3 is correct: The World Water Council (WWC) is an international multi- stakeholder platform that facilitates dialogue and action on water issues. Its headquarters are located in Marseille, France.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Virtual Water Trade (VWT) ? 1. It refers to the import and export of hidden water in the form of products such as crop products, textiles, machinery and livestock which require water for production. 2. The concept was introduced by Tony Allan in 1993 to explain the import of water intensive products in arid and semi- arid regions in the Middle East and North Africa. 3. The World Water Council is headquartered at Marseille, France. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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