Question

In a village, the population has doubled in the last decade. The groundwater resources are overused for agriculture and drinking purposes, causing water scarcity. Crops are failing, and villagers are migrating to nearby cities. Which sustainable practice could help address groundwater depletion in this village?

विकल्प

• Switching to industrialization.

• Using rainwater harvesting techniques.

• Digging more borewells.

• Constructing dams.

Answer 1

Using rainwater harvesting techniques.

Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting regenerates groundwater and assures continuous supplies of water for farming and consumption. It minimises reliance on borewells, prevents crop failure, and controls migration.