Question

Ground water will not be depleted due to

• A. Afforestation
• B. Thermal power plants.
• C. Loss of forest, and decreased rainfall.
• D. Cropping of high water demanding crops.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Afforestation

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Groundwater is a vital resource that meets people's hydrological demands.
2. Groundwater depletion is generally caused by long-term groundwater pumping, deforestation, and the misuse of fertilizers and pesticides, all of which contaminate groundwater.
3. Water content in the soil and groundwater decreases as a result of deforestation. Afforestation improves soil cohesiveness, preventing erosion, flooding, and landslides.
4. Roots form macropores, which are huge channels in the soil that allow more water to infiltrate and so raise the groundwater level.

Explanation of Incorrect option:

Option B:

Thermal power plants: The boiler, cooling system, and ash treatment system all need a lot of water. Evaporation wastes the majority of the water in the cooling system.

Option C:

Groundwater will be depleted and drought will result as a result of the loss of forest and lower rainfall.

Option D:

Plants that require a lot of water will absorb a lot of water from the earth, resulting in groundwater depletion.

Final answer: Groundwater will not be depleted due to afforestation.