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Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Which of the following is true regarding how increasing population helps in depletion of water table?

  1. Increasing population creates demand for construction of houses, shops, offices, roads and pavements.

  2. This decreases the open areas like parks, and playgrounds.

  3. This, in turn, decreases the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the following are true. Increasing population creates demand for construction of houses, shops, offices, roads and pavements. This decreases the open areas like parks, and playgrounds. This, in turn, decreases the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Water table may go down if the water is not sufficiently replenished. This may happen due to which of the following reason/(s)?

  1. Increasing population

  2. Increasing industries

  3. Agricultural activities

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Water table may go down if the water is not sufficiently replenished. This may happen due to the following reasons. Increasing population, Increasing industries, agricultural activities.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Groundwater table may go down if the water is not sufficiently replenished. This may happen due to which of the following reason/(s)?

  1. Scanty rainfall

  2. Deforestation

  3. Decrease in the effective area for seepage of water

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Water table may go down if the water is not sufficiently replenished. This may happen due to scanty rainfall, deforestation  and  decrease in the effective area for seepage of water.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

How increasing population is responsible for water crises?

  1. Increasing population creates demand for construction of houses this, in turn, decreases the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

  2. Increasing population creates demand for construction of houses this, in turn, increases the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

  3. both A and B

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Increasing population creates demand for construction of houses this, in turn, decreases the seepage of rainwater into the ground. 

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

A majority of farmers in India depend upon _____ for irrigating their crops.

  1. rains

  2. oceans

  3. both of the above

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

A majority of farmers in India depend upon rains for irrigating their crops.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Water consumption in a city depends on

  1. Size of the city.

  2. Population of the city.

  3. Demand of water.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Water consumption of a city depends on the size of the city which is directly related to the population of the city and demand of water in the city. When population increases consumption of water in daily needs, like drinking, bathing cooking also increases. Similerly construction work increase which consume excess amount of water.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Water day is celebrated on ............ every year.

  1. March 22

  2. April 22

  3. May 22

  4. June 22
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Explanation

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Which of the following are reasons for depletion of underground water of a particular place?

  1. Population explosion

  2. Extensive urbanization

  3. Building concrete structures

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Depletion of underground water mainly cause by multiple factors like over population which increase water demand day by day. People move from rural area to urban for better lifestyle due this number of building are constructing. Concrete is main material used in building construction which take lot of water.

So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Multiple choice depletion of water table water a precious resource biology

Which type of floor does not allow rainwater to seep into the ground?

  1. Cemented floor

  2. Marble floor

  3. Limestone floor

  4. None of the above
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Explanation
  • Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate($CaCo _3$) in the form of the mineral calcite.
  • Limestone tiles are made of natural stone, and it's one of the most affordable options if you want to avoid artificial materials for your flooring.
  • Limestone floor does not allow rainwater to seep into the ground because it is low porosity.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Limestone floor'.