Depletion of water resources is due to _______.

loss of forest cover

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excessive sand quarrying

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tribals in the forest

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encroachments

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Solution

The correct option is D encroachments
Loss of forest cover, excessive sand quarrying and encroachments have led to depletion of water resources. Tribals put no harm to the forest as they utilize the resource and not over use the resources.

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