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Question
Which one of the following south Indian states has the highest groundwater utilization (in percent) of its total groundwater potential?
Options
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
MCQ
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Solution
Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has the highest groundwater utilisation among all South Indian states. This heavy extraction is primarily driven by intensive agricultural irrigation for water-intensive crops such as paddy. While states like Punjab and Haryana lead the entire nation in groundwater depletion, Tamil Nadu stands at the top within the southern peninsular region.
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