Why, according to the author, is the water consumption for agricultural activities the least risky?

Proportion of water consumed for agricultural activities is much less as compared to that consumed for domestic and industrial purposes

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Most farmers are aware of the popular methods of water conservation and hence do not allow wastage of water

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Water is fairly recycled through groundwater restoration due to water-logging and surface water evaporation

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Farmers in India mostly cultivate crops that require less amount of water

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Water is fairly recycled through groundwater restoration due to water-logging and surface water evaporation
'Water is fairly recycled through groundwater restoration due to water-logging and surface water evaporation' is the reason why water consumption for agricultural activities is least risky.

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