Question

Which of the following are not causes of water scarcity?
(a) Growing population
(b) Growing of water intensive crop
(c) Expansion of irrigation facilities
(d) Individual wells and tubewells in farms
(e) Water harvesting technique
(f) Industries
(g) Roof top harvesting system

Answer 1

industries

because they throw the dirty water of the factory in the water

Answer 2

Expansion of irrigation facilities not causes by water scarcity. (Option c)

• Growing population in urbanization which has increased the consumption of water is the main cause.
• All the wastage and injudicious use of water are over-exploitation and mismanagement of water resources.
• An unequal access to water resources are commercial crops that are grown more and consume more water.
• Multiplying the processing power which put greater pressure on the existing freshwater has created a demand for water and energy resources.