Question

Which of the following is/are correct statement(s) regarding agricultural activities as a reason for water scarcity?

• A. A majority of farmers in India depend upon rains for irrigating their crops.
• B. Irrigation systems such as canals are there only in a few places.
• C. Even these systems may suffer from lack of water due to erratic rainfall.
• D. Farmers have to use groundwater for irrigation.

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A Even these systems may suffer from lack of water due to erratic rainfall.
B A majority of farmers in India depend upon rains for irrigating their crops.
C Irrigation systems such as canals are there only in a few places.
D Farmers have to use groundwater for irrigation.

All of the following are correct statements regarding agricultural activities as a reason for water scarcity.

A majority of farmers in India depend upon rains for irrigating their crops.Irrigation systems such as canals are there only in a few places.

Even these systems may suffer from lack of water due to erratic rainfall.
Farmers have to use groundwater for irrigation.