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Which of the following is responsible for groundwater shortage?

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Heavy rainfall
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Aforestation
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Increasing population
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Increasing population
  • Groundwater is the water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.
  • Groundwater is useful in many ways such as irrigation, drinking, washing, etc.
  • Increasing population is responsible for groundwater shortage.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Increase in population'.

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