Question

1. One of the reasons behind the depletion of groundwater table is
(a) water and soil pollution.
(b) change in monsoon timing,
(c) increase in concretized land surface and consequent loss of water percolation.
(d) None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer:

water and soil pollution

Answer 2

Explanation:

Among the various options given in question statement the correct option is the last one.

The reasons quoted in question do not directly account for gorund water depletion. Rather the two main reasons are deforestation and Over-pumping of groundwater. With deforestation, it leads to increase groundwater recharge in arid areas, because deforestation leads to reduce evapotranspiration even though it favors runoff.