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Standard VI
Geography
Life of a Big Farmer in Andhra Pradesh
Why has the g...
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Why has the groundwater levels depleted in Venkatapuram ?

A
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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D
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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