MCQ
Why is water scarcity increasing day by day?
- AWater cycle has stopped functioning.
- BThe total amount of water on earth has decreased.
- ✓The consumption of water has increased.
- DThere is an increasing frequency of floods.
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
The consumption of water has increased.
Water is becoming scarce due to over usage and wastage of water due to improper use.
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Column $I$
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$(i)$
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$Q.$
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