Multiple Choice Question

Which of the following is a reason for water scarcity in a region with sufficient water to meet the requirements of the people?

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Huge population

Less rainfall

Power requirement

Pollution

answer is A.

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The correct option for the above question is 1st, as the huge population is a reason for water scarcity in a region with sufficient water to meet the requirements of the people. The rise in population leads to more popularity for water for homegrown, industrial, farming and city needs and likewise clearing for squandering materials. Most water scant regions commonly have few water resources, a high population, and considerably higher population development rates. E.g. a large portion of the world's water scarce regions are from MENA (The Middle East and North Africa) locales, where they are right now unfit to satisfy their essential water needs. Seven of the world's leading ten water scant nations are from the MENA locale.

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