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Which of the following reasons are responsible for the decrease in the water spread area of the Kolleru lake?
Which of the following reasons are responsible for the decrease in the water spread area of the Kolleru lake?
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A Commercial expansion of aquaculture
B Occupying lake area for crop cultivation
C Construction of bunds
D Construction of industries
The Kolleru lake has experienced a gradual decrease in the water spread area due to all the aforementioned reasons. Aquaculture that emerged as a small profitable business was expanded into other parts of the lake. The farmers occupied the lake area for the cultivation of crops and built bunds that affected the natural flow of the lake. The catchment area of the lake was inhabited by industries. All these reasons significantly reduced the water holding capacity of the lake.
A Commercial expansion of aquaculture
B Occupying lake area for crop cultivation
C Construction of bunds
D Construction of industries
The Kolleru lake has experienced a gradual decrease in the water spread area due to all the aforementioned reasons. Aquaculture that emerged as a small profitable business was expanded into other parts of the lake. The farmers occupied the lake area for the cultivation of crops and built bunds that affected the natural flow of the lake. The catchment area of the lake was inhabited by industries. All these reasons significantly reduced the water holding capacity of the lake.
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