What is described in the excerpt 'Water, water everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water every where, Nor any drop to drink'?

• A. Surplus water
• B. Drought
• C. No drinking water
• D. Flood

Answer: (C)

Potable water scarcity is being highlighted here. The lines place a ship in the middle of endless water—the sea surrounds them—yet this water cannot be drunk because it is salty. The repeated phrase underscores the ironic contrast: so much water around, but not a single usable drop to quench thirst. That’s why the description fits No drinking water best. It isn’t about surplus water, a drought, or a flood in this moment—the situation is specifically about plenty of water that’s unsuitable for drinking. The imagery and irony convey the harsh need for clean, drinkable water despite abundance of water everywhere.