NGO which works for the welfare of people living in villages observed a few situations in a village and its surrounding areas. Which of these observations according to you signifies water scarcity?

Taps are running dry

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Long queues for collection of water

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Women have to carry pots of water from far off areas

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The correct options are
A
Taps are running dry

B
Long queues for collection of water

C
Women have to carry pots of water from far off areas

Water scarcity is the situation in a particular region where there is not enough water available for the entire population of the region. Taps running dry, long queues for the collection of water and women carrying water over long distances are common observations which signify water scarcity in that region.

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