Which amongst the following can lead to a depletion in water table?

Rainwater harvesting

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Drip irrigation

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Construction of concrete roads

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Afforestation

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Solution

The correct option is C Construction of concrete roads
Concrete roads prevent rainwater from infiltrating into the ground and recharging the water table. Hence, constructing concrete roads can reduce infiltration, thereby depleting the water table.

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