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What is a major cause of drought in Maharashtra?
What is a major cause of drought in Maharashtra?
- Lack of rainfall due to climate change
- Deforestation and soil erosion
- Poor water management policies by the government
- Overuse of water resources for high-productivity agriculture (correct)
What is the potential consequence of water scarcity mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence of water scarcity mentioned in the text?
- Economic recession due to lack of industrial water
- Increased risk of natural disasters
- Diplomatic tensions or conflicts between countries (correct)
- Spread of water-borne diseases
What is a potential cause of drought?
What is a potential cause of drought?
- Melting of glaciers due to global warming
- Construction of dams and reservoirs
- Planting of water-intensive crops like eucalyptus (correct)
- Overgrazing by livestock
What does the text imply about the global water scarcity situation?
What does the text imply about the global water scarcity situation?
What could be a potential impact of deforestation on water resources?
What could be a potential impact of deforestation on water resources?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between urbanization and water scarcity?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between urbanization and water scarcity?
What is a common cause of floods in low-lying coastal areas?
What is a common cause of floods in low-lying coastal areas?
How does overpopulation contribute to water scarcity?
How does overpopulation contribute to water scarcity?
What meteorological phenomenon leads to drought?
What meteorological phenomenon leads to drought?
How does deforestation impact water resources?
How does deforestation impact water resources?
What activity leads to overgrazing and contributes to drought?
What activity leads to overgrazing and contributes to drought?
How does unplanned urbanization impact water scarcity?
How does unplanned urbanization impact water scarcity?
What is a primary cause of water conflicts between countries in the Middle East?
What is a primary cause of water conflicts between countries in the Middle East?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what percentage of the world's projected population in 2050 will live in areas with freshwater supply under pressure?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what percentage of the world's projected population in 2050 will live in areas with freshwater supply under pressure?
Which of the following is an example of an intra-state water conflict in India?
Which of the following is an example of an intra-state water conflict in India?
What is a primary factor contributing to increased pressure on freshwater supply, according to the WHO?
What is a primary factor contributing to increased pressure on freshwater supply, according to the WHO?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to water scarcity and conflicts over water resources?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to water scarcity and conflicts over water resources?
According to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act in India, what is the process for resolving water disputes between states?
According to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act in India, what is the process for resolving water disputes between states?
