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In India, maximum ground water depletion has occurred in

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Mumbai
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Delhi
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Punjab
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Tamil Nadu
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Solution

The correct option is B Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu remains in the top states for producing the agricultural products. The agricultural practices mainly depend upon groundwater for irrigation purposes. Over a period of 11 years from 2002 to 2011, ground water depletion in Tamil Nadu has occurred at a rate of 21.4 km³/year due to increases demand of ground water for irrigation in agricultural lands.
So, the correct answer is 'Tamil Nadu'.

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