Question

The reasons for the depletion of groundwater are:

• A. Heavy dependence on borewells for irrigation
• B. Improper ploughing of land
• C. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
• D. Natural exhaustion

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Heavy dependence on borewells for irrigation
C Excessive use of chemical fertilizers

Dependence on borewells for irrigation purposes and the use of chemical fertilizers has depleted the groundwater reserve.