Multiple Choice Question

Which of the following areas would you immediately associate with water scarcity?

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Deserts of Rajasthan

The Ganga plains

Hills of north-eastern India

Coastal areas of Odisha

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The correct option for the above question is 1st, as the deserts of Rajasthan are associated with water scarcity. Rajasthan faces one of the best shortages of water resources in the country. It has 13.88% of India's cultivable region, 5.67% of the populace and around 11% of the nation's animals; however, it has just 1.16 % of surface water and 1.70% of groundwater. Hence, Rajasthan, a state with around 10% of the land, has about 1% of the nation's water resources. Rajasthan is over-reliant on groundwater. The severe issues related to groundwater quality are fluoride, nitrate, and saltiness. Water scarcity is influenced by over-abuse, excessive use and inconsistent admittance to water among various gatherings.

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