Question

What are the reasons for the increase in scarcity of pure, clean water?

• A. All of the above
• B. Population growth
• C. Industrial development
• D. Pollution

Answer 1

The correct option is A All of the above

The reasons for the increase in scarcity of pure, clean water are-

• Population growth- Increase in population is the primary cause for lesser availability of pure, clean water for usage and consumption. More number of humans require clean water for daily activities and sufficient clean water is not available for such huge population.
• Industrial development- Various industries require water for their day to day functions like processing, washing, cooling, etc. With greater development in industries, the need for pure, clean water is also increasing which is causing a scarcity.
• Pollution- Presence of harmful materials in water limits the use of fresh, clean water for various activities. Large number of diseases and deaths also occur due to consumption of polluted water. So, pollution is also one of the reasons for increase in scarcity of pure, clean water.