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Which of the following actions will worsen the situation during a drought?

A
Digging of soak pits in agricultural land.
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B
Use more groundwater for daily activities.
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C
Build more houses.
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D
Build more industries
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Solution

The correct options are
B Use more groundwater for daily activities.
C Build more houses.
D Build more industries
Activities such as using more groundwater, building more industries will deplete more water and worsen the situation.
Soak pits are to be dug in agricultural land to absorb rainwater. This can help in reducing the effects of drought.

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