Question

Why is agriculture the cause of water scarcity?

• A. Because a large amount of crops require quality water in huge quantities.
• B. Because agriculture is the largest user of water.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B.

Use of water in agriculture is the main cause of water scarcity because a large amount of appropriate quality and quantity of water is essential for the production of crops which makes agriculture is the largest user of water.