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Question
Which of the following is a cause for the decline in groundwater levels?
Options
Irregular and erratic rainfall
Urbanisation
Loss of vegetative cover
All of the above
MCQ
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Solution
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.
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