Question

Which of the following factor/(s) are leading to shortage of water?

• A. The demand for water is increasing day-by-day.
• B. The number of people using water is increasing with rising population.
• C. More and more water is being used for producing food and by the industries.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above.

All of the following factors are leading to shortage of water.

(1) The demand for water is increasing day-by-day.
(2) The number of people using water is increasing with rising population. In many cities, long queues for collection of water are a common site.
(3) More and more water is being used for producing food and by the industries.