Question

how has the even increasing number of industries in india made worse position by exerting pressure on existing fresh water resources? explain

Answer 1

Increasing number of industries exert pressure on water resources in the following manner :-

• Excessive use of ground water leading to ground water depletion.
• Pollution by industries which may be toxic is excreted in water leading to deterioration in the quality of water.
• Extensive usage of water in the industries to generate electricity