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Statement: should there be a limit on drawing ground water for irrigation purposes in India?

Arguments:

I. No, irrigation is of prime importance for food production in India and it is heavily dependent on ground water in many parts of the country.

II. Yes, water tables have gone down to alarming low levels in some parts of the country where irrigation is primarily dependent on ground water, which may lead to serious environmental consequences.

III. Yes, India just cannot afford to draw ground water any further as the international agencies have cautioned India against it.

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I and II are strong

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II and III are strong

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I and III are strong

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
I and II are strong

Argument I is strong as it addresses the problem of food scarcity. Argument II is strong as environment is a very important issue. Argument III is weak as ‘the caution’ part is neither convincing nor mature.

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