Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Arsenic has increased in groundwater due to over use of ground water in which of the following states?

Options:

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

Bihar

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Bihar

Explanation:

The over-use of groundwater resources has led to decline in groundwater table in these states. In fact, over withdrawals in some states, like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased fluoride concentration in groundwater, and this practice has led to increase in concentration of arsenic in parts of West Bengal and Bihar.