Question

The groundwater level of a particular area will increase if:

• A. Amount of rainfall < Amount of ground water used
• B. Amount of infiltration > Amount of ground water used
• C. Rate of evaporation < Amount of ground water used
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Amount of infiltration > Amount of ground water used

If the amount of water that is fed underground through infiltration is more than the usage, it will lead to the increase in the groundwater level. Reduction of unnecessary water usage on the industrial scale needs to be monitored. The release of effluents and toxic chemicals in water is being monitored well, but a mechanism to check the usage of water in the first place needs to be re-looked.