Why has the groundwater levels depleted in Venkatapuram ?

Due to extensive digging of borewells.

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Due to extensive use of chemical fertilisers.

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Due to lack of rainfall.

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Due to extensive irrigation.

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Solution

The correct option is A Due to extensive digging of borewells.
Extensive digging of borewells has lead to depletion of groundwater resources in Venkatapuram. Thus, the farmers rely substancially on rainfall.

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