Which of the following is responsible for groundwater shortage?

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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