A recent report suggested that in the past two decades, about 300 districts have reported a drop of over 4 metres in the groundwater level.
What are the possible reasons behind groundwater depletion in India?

Rapid growth of urban settlements

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Lack of rainfall in India

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Overuse of groundwater for agriculture

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Water pollution has reduced the amount of clean water.

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The correct option is C Overuse of groundwater for agriculture
Groundwater is a renewable source of energy. However, when we exhaust it at a rate higher than the rate at which it gets replenished, it starts to deplete. Therefore, renewable resources are to be used judiciously.

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According to the information given above, there has been a decline in the level of groundwater in about 300 districts in India.
Identify the reason.
I. Overuse in agricultural fields
II. Exhausting fossil fuels
III. Rapid urbanisation

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A recent report suggested that in the past two decades, about 300 districts have reported a drop of over 4 metres in the groundwater level. What are the possible reasons behind groundwater depletion in India?

The correct option is C Overuse of groundwater for agricultureGroundwater is a renewable source of energy. However, when we exhaust it at a rate higher than the rate at which it gets replenished, it starts to deplete. Therefore, renewable resources are to be used judiciously.

A recent report suggested that in the past two decades, about 300 districts have reported a drop of over 4 metres in the groundwater level.
What are the possible reasons behind groundwater depletion in India?

The correct option is C Overuse of groundwater for agriculture
Groundwater is a renewable source of energy. However, when we exhaust it at a rate higher than the rate at which it gets replenished, it starts to deplete. Therefore, renewable resources are to be used judiciously.