Question

'the availability of water resources varies over space and time in india .support the statement with suitable examples.

Answer 1

Availability of water resources varies over space and time mainly because of the variations in seasonal and annual precipitation. ... However, it has to be noticed that today water scarcity is caused mainly because of the increase in population, expansion of agriculture and establishment of large scale industries.

Answer 2

Answer:

'The availability of water resources varies over space and time in India'. support the

statement with suitable examples.

Ans. 1. Regional variation in rainfall:- Some areas in India receive heavy rain others have

scanty rain.

2. Seasonal variation:- India receives rain for four months in summer, rest of the year India

is dry.

3. Over exploitation:- Water scarcity is also due to over exploitation.

4. Unequal access to water:- Excessive and unequal access to water among different

social groups.

5. Mismanagement of water:- Mismanagement of water resources like pipe leakage,

overflowing tanks etc.