Question

why is ground water overused? can there be any development for not over using ground water? if yes explain with some appropriate examples

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Groundwater is a highly overused resource because of the following reasons :

(a) Due to large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water and unequal access to it.

(b) In the housing societies or colonies in the cities, there is an arrangement of own ground water pumping devices to meet water needs.

Yes, definitely Development is possible without over use. This is what we know as " Sustainable development" . Sustainable development uses today resources judiciously , so that the future generation too has their fair share of resources. Promoting sustainable development can to lots to preserve ground water levels.

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Answer 2

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Yes obviously development can take place without overuse as we need to use this resource (water) judiciously, otherwise it will get depleted and survival will be difficult. Overusing it may help in development for a short period of time but in the longrun it is not good. 3. Excessive use if tubewells, canals etc.

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