Contamination of water by arsenic and fluoride is a major problem in India due to

deforestation

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water scarcity

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The correct option is B water scarcity
Water scarcity in India has led to digging of deeper borewells. This has led to excessive extraction of groundwater. The water from these underground aquifers contain high arsenic and high fluoride concentrations, which has led to higher contamination of water with arsenic and fluoride.

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