Level of groundwater decreases due to construction of:

Tarred roads

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Handpumps

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Cemented pavements

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Wells

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Solution

The correct options are
A Tarred roads
C Cemented pavements
Tarred roads and cemented pavements do not allow water to seep into the ground. This decreases the groundwater levels.
Wells and handpumps are used to extract groundwater.

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Level of groundwater decreases due to construction of:

The correct options are A Tarred roads C Cemented pavementsTarred roads and cemented pavements do not allow water to seep into the ground. This decreases the groundwater levels. Wells and handpumps are used to extract groundwater.

The correct options are
A Tarred roads
C Cemented pavements
Tarred roads and cemented pavements do not allow water to seep into the ground. This decreases the groundwater levels.
Wells and handpumps are used to extract groundwater.