Question

What was the impact of a depletion of resources upon the farmers of Vaddicherla?

• A. Poverty
• B. Malnutrition
• C. Suicide of farmers
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Vaddicherla is a small village situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The village is known for the problems due to groundwater pollution and water crisis. There are less ground water resources which increase the problems in irrigation and crop production. This village is known to be scarcity village for having less resources of water and food. This results in poverty and malnutrition. Due to loss in the cultivation of agricultural crops, the farmers suffer from loans, poverty and commit suicide.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.