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What is the primary reason for the potential drought conditions in the future as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary reason for the potential drought conditions in the future as mentioned in the text?
- Increased demand for water due to industrialization
- Decreased level of the water table affecting vegetation (correct)
- Failure of people to realize the importance of rainwater harvesting
- Pollution of water sources
Which factor contributes to water scarcity in India according to the text?
Which factor contributes to water scarcity in India according to the text?
- Successful rainwater harvesting methods
- Increasing population demanding more water (correct)
- Efficient use of water in agriculture
- Industrialization decreasing water demand
What is the main cause of water scarcity in India as per the text?
What is the main cause of water scarcity in India as per the text?
- Decrease in industrial activities
- Rapid population growth (correct)
- Extensive rainwater harvesting practices
- Efficient utilization of water resources
Which activity accounts for using more than 90% of fresh water according to the text?
Which activity accounts for using more than 90% of fresh water according to the text?
What does the establishment of large industrial houses and an increasing number of industries in India result in?
What does the establishment of large industrial houses and an increasing number of industries in India result in?
Which rainwater harvesting system involves storing water during the rainy season for later use in irrigation and other purposes?
Which rainwater harvesting system involves storing water during the rainy season for later use in irrigation and other purposes?
What is the main difference between surface water and ground water?
What is the main difference between surface water and ground water?
Why is it important to adopt different means of irrigation based on geographical factors?
Why is it important to adopt different means of irrigation based on geographical factors?
Which statement best describes the use of fresh water?
Which statement best describes the use of fresh water?
Why is conserving water important?
Why is conserving water important?
Which factor influences the need for adopting different means of irrigation?
Which factor influences the need for adopting different means of irrigation?
What type of minerals are usually found in ground water compared to surface water?
What type of minerals are usually found in ground water compared to surface water?
