give three reasons for conservation of water resources
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Reasons for conservation of water resources:
(i) The overexploitation of underground water often results in the lowering of water table.
(i) The overexploitation of underground water often results in the lowering of water table.(ii) The growth of population has resulted in water scarcity.
(i) The overexploitation of underground water often results in the lowering of water table.(ii) The growth of population has resulted in water scarcity.(iii) Our water resources like the underground water, rivers, lakes, etc. are polluted.
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(i) To safeguard ourselves from health hazards as the quality of water is badly affected by discharge of urban wastes, industrial effluents, pesticides and fertilisers.
(ii) To ensure food security to the people.
(iii) Continuation of human activities and prevention of degradation of environment.
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