Which one of the following is the common term to describe the main sou

Which one of the following is the common term to describe the main source of water for human withdrawals?

Green water
Hard water
Blue water
Storm water
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
The correct answer is Blue water.
In hydrology, water resources are often categorized. Green water refers to precipitation that infiltrates the soil and is available for plants. Blue water refers to the surface water (in rivers, lakes, reservoirs) and groundwater stored in aquifers. This blue water is the main source that is withdrawn by humans for various uses, including irrigation, industrial processes, and domestic consumption (drinking, sanitation).
Hard water describes water with high mineral content, particularly calcium and magnesium. Storm water is runoff from precipitation. Neither of these terms represents the general main source category for human withdrawals in the way “blue water” does.