Question 7
Which one of the following is not responsbile for water shortage?
(i) Rapid growth of industries
(ii) Increasing population
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Mismanagement of water resources
The answer is option (iii) Heavy rainfall.
The factors like the rapid growth of industries, increasing population, mismanagement of water resources lead to water shortage whereas heavy rainfall increases the availability of water. Thus, it is not responsible for water shortage.