Question

What are the main causes for water scarcity in India?
5 Marks.

Answer 1

Answer:

India's water crisis is often attributed to lack of government planning, increased corporate privatization, industrial and human waste and government corruption. In addition, water scarcity in India is expected to worsen as the overall population is expected to increase to 1.6 billion by year 2050.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Following are the main causes for water scarcity in India -

1. Climate change.
2. Natural calamities such as droughts and floods.
3. Increased human consumption.
4. Overuse and wastage of water.
5. A global rise in freshwater demand.
6. Overuse of aquifers and its consequent slow recharge.