In 2015 and 2017, there was very heavy rain in our state. In 2016, there was no adequate rain. These extreme conditions are due to

Uneven distribution of human population

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Global warming

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Depletion of ground water

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Ozone depletion

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The correct option is B Global warming
Global warming refers to an increase in the overall temperature of the atmosphere due to accumulation of greenhouse gases that trap long wave radiations. Due to this, the water cycle is affected because the cloud formation is erroneous. This causes disturbed pattern of rainfall. Other effects of global warming are shown in the following diagram:

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