Question

Why is the drinking water saline in Bhavanapadu village of Andhra Pradesh?

• A. The mining practices followed in Bhavanapadu have caused the water to become saline.
• B. The agricultural practice of the region makes the ground water saline.
• C. The migratory birds that come to Bhavanapadu bring salty water in their beaks.
• D. The ground water of this region gets mixed with the sea water as Bhavanapadu is a coastal village.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The ground water of this region gets mixed with the sea water as Bhavanapadu is a coastal village.

Bhavanapadu is a coastal village in Andhra Pradesh. The saline sea water comes in contact with the ground water in this region making it unfit to consume.