Question

Which one of the following is not responsbile for water shortage? (i) Rapid growth of industries
(ii) Increasing population
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Mismanagement of water resources

Topic: Water: A Precious Resource

Answer 1

$\textbf{iii}$

This is because water scarcity is caused by lack of water, not by excessive water.

Answer 2

"The option number (iii) that is, heavy rainfall is not a reason for water shortage.

The other options are all reasons for depletion of water resources.

1. Rapid growth of industries is one of the major contributors towards the depletion of water resources.

2. Increasing population is one of the factors which increase water consumption.

3. Mismanagement of water resources.  

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