Assertion(A): Groundwater is a renewable resource

Reason(R): If we use more groundwater than it is replenished by rain than we would be overusing this resource

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is correct but R is wrong

R is correct but A is wrong

answer is A.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Sustainability means using resources in such a manner that preserves resources for future generations. Natural resources are limited, and overusing them will lead to their exhaustion. Groundwater is one of the most crucial natural resources. It is facing a difficult situation because of the overuse of groundwater.
Almost one-third of the country is overusing its groundwater reserves. The water table has fallen. Soon, there will be a shortage of groundwater. States like Haryana and Punjab that use groundwater for agriculture will face severe repercussions. We should use resources at a rate less than nature replenishes them. It is the need of the hour to conserve natural resources and shift to alternative sources.

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