Question

Give two main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India.

Answer 1

Two reasons are:

i. After independence, India has witnessed industrialisation. The establishment of large industrial houses and the increasing number of industries has exerted tremendous pressure on the fresh water resources.

ii. Increase in the number of urban centers with dense population has also exerted pressure on the water resources. Many houses and societies have independent water boring devices which have lowered the water table.

Answer 2

Industry throw its toxic chemical into the sea


Indians don't take water scarcity problem seriously