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The over-use of groundwater resources has NOT led to which of the following? |
decline in groundwater table in some states. over withdrawals in some states, like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased fluoride concentration in groundwater. this practice has led to increase in concentration of arsenic in parts of West Bengal and Bihar. none of the above |
none of the above |
The correct answer is option 4: none of the above All the given statements are actual consequences of the overuse of Groundwater. Option 1: decline in groundwater table in some states. This is correct — excessive extraction lowers the groundwater table. Option 2: over withdrawals in some states, like Rajasthan and Maharashtra, has increased fluoride concentration in groundwater. This is also correct — over-extraction can increase fluoride concentration in groundwater. Option 3: this practice has led to increase in concentration of arsenic in parts of West Bengal and Bihar. This statement is correct as well — groundwater overuse has contributed to arsenic contamination in some regions. NCERT: 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. |
