Question

If the amount of water extracted from the ground is equal to the amount of water which gets naturally infiltrated, will the case of groundwater depletion arise?

• A. Yes, groundwater always gets depleted.
• B. Yes, groundwater is depleted as it does not depend on rainfall.
• C. No, the situation is in balance.
• D. No, groundwater always keeps increasing.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

No, the situation is in balance.

Water table reduces if we keep consuming groundwater. In a situation where the same amount of water that is being used gets infiltrated back to the ground naturally then the case of groundwater depletion does not arise. Hence, the situation will be in balance.