A deficiency in ______ for successive years result in serious water shortages.

Monsoon rainfall

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Winter rainfall

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Summer heat

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Monsoon rainfall
India's water needs are fulfilled by monsoon rainfall and continuous deficiency which results in a water shortage.
Winter rainfall happens only in some parts of the country, and continuous deficiency can lead to irregular cropping patterns but does not cause serious water shortage.

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