The increase in urbanisation and industrialisation has affected not only the quantity, but also the _________.
A
Salinity of water resources
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B
Quality of water resources
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C
Accumulation of water resources
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D
Potential of water resources
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Solution
The correct option is B Quality of water resources
We find that fragile water resources are being overexploited and have caused their depletion in several of these cities. Much of it may be polluted by domestic and industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers used in agriculture, thus, making it hazardous for human use.