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Which one of the following is not responsible for water shortage?
(i) Rapid growth of industries
(ii) Increasing population
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Mismanagement of water resources
Correct answer: (iii) Heavy rainfall
Explanation: Heavy rainfall is not responsible for water shortage.
[Extra information: Overpopulation, increased Industrialisation, and Deforestation is primarily responsible for water scarcity. Hence, we need to minimize the use of water and avoid wastage of water. Various other reasons are given below:
- Agricultural activities: India is a country that depends on agriculture. The land used for cultivation has increased. So, the consumption of water for agriculture has increased. Irregular rainfall has increased the consumption of groundwater. This has increased the depletion of groundwater.
- Increased population: Demand for water has been increased by the increased population. As the number of humans increases, the consumption of water also increases.
- Lack of water conservation techniques: The main source of water on earth and for the underground water is rain. The water of the rain, if conserved can increase the groundwater level. But this is not done due to a lack of water conservative techniques.
- Increasing industries: All industries need water. As the human population increase, the number of industries is also increased which definitely increases the consumption of water.
Updated on: 10-Oct-2022
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