Question

Which of the following is a cause for the decline in groundwater levels?

विकल्प

• Irregular and erratic rainfall

• Urbanisation

• Loss of vegetative cover

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

Groundwater levels decline due to irregular rainfall reducing recharge, urbanisation increasing water demand and sealing surfaces, and loss of vegetative cover which decreases rainfall and causes drought,all contributing to groundwater depletion.