Water Scarcity in India

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How does climate change contribute to water scarcity in India?

Results in lack of government oversight

Causes delayed monsoons (correct)

Leads to unchecked water pollution

Increases the population density

Which factor worsened the water scarcity crisis in India in recent years?

Unchecked water pollution

Population growth

Lack of proper infrastructure

Climate change (correct)

What is the main cause of water scarcity in India?

Unchecked water pollution

Lack of government oversight

Disproportionate availability of freshwater (correct)

Delayed monsoons

What resulted in the closure of several hotels, restaurants, and businesses in Chennai in 2019?

Acute shortage of water (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which region experienced the most prominent water shortage in 2019?

Chennai (D) Signup and view all the answers

Apart from drying up of rivers and reservoirs, what other factor contributes to water scarcity in India?

Unchecked water pollution (A) Signup and view all the answers

India has 10% of the world's fresh water resources

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Water scarcity in India affects only the rural population

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Climate change has no impact on the water scarcity crisis in India

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Chennai experienced a water shortage in 2019

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The shortage of water in India is primarily due to excessive government oversight

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The closure of several hotels, restaurants, and businesses in Chennai was a result of water shortage

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What is the main reason for water scarcity in India?

Drying up of rivers and reservoirs in the summer months (C) Signup and view all the answers

Apart from climate change, which factor has worsened the water scarcity crisis in India in recent years?

Drying up of rivers and reservoirs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of the world's fresh water resources that India has?

4% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which city experienced the most prominent water shortage in 2019?

Chennai (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact does climate change have on water scarcity in India?

Leads to delayed monsoons and drying out of reservoirs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What factor has prompted many government and non-government organizations to take stringent measures to combat the water scarcity problem in India?

Acute shortage of water for daily needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Climate Change and Water Scarcity in India

India has 10% of the world's fresh water resources.
Climate change contributes to water scarcity in India.
Climate change has worsened the water scarcity crisis in India in recent years.
The main cause of water scarcity in India is not due to a shortage of water resources, but rather due to other factors.

Water Scarcity Crisis in India

The water scarcity crisis in India affects both rural and urban populations.
The closure of several hotels, restaurants, and businesses in Chennai in 2019 was a result of water shortage.
Chennai experienced the most prominent water shortage in 2019.

Factors Contributing to Water Scarcity

Apart from climate change, another factor that has worsened the water scarcity crisis in India in recent years is the inefficient use of water resources.
Apart from the drying up of rivers and reservoirs, another factor that contributes to water scarcity in India is the inefficient use of water resources.

Combatting Water Scarcity

The water scarcity problem in India has prompted many government and non-government organizations to take stringent measures to combat the issue.

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Explore the ongoing water crisis in India, which affects both the population and the ecosystem. Learn about the disproportionate availability of freshwater and the drying up of rivers.