Multiple choice

How do changes in lifestyle result in rising demand of water?

(a) People use more electrical appliances like washing machines. (b) Rising population leads to rise in the demand of water. (c) More and more water is being used by the industries.

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Population rise, heavy industrialization and life style changes, all result in an increase in the demand for fresh water and create conditions that lead to water shortage.

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