Question

If a country’s water table continues to deplete, what long-term impact might this have on its agricultural economy?

Options

• Increased reliance on groundwater.

• Expansion of rain-fed agriculture.

• Shift towards drought-resistant crops and water-saving techniques.

• Reduction in the demand for agricultural products.

Answer 1

Shift towards drought-resistant crops and water-saving techniques.

Explanation:

If the water table keeps depleting, farmers will confront water constraints for irrigation. In the long term, this forces agriculture to adapt by growing drought-resistant crops and implementing water-saving techniques such as drip irrigation to maintain production.