Question

What are the reasons for water scarcity?

• A. Overexploitation of water resources
• B. Unequal access to water
• C. Improved water quality
• D. Diminished water quality

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Overexploitation of water resources
B Unequal access to water
D Diminished water quality

Water scarcity is an issue even in regions with adequate rainfall or regions with perennial river systems. The reasons for this are: over exploitation of water resources, reducing the quality of available water, and unequal access to water among different social groups.