Teaching Environmental Studies Water Question Bank Questions - Water

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    Renu's grand mother shows her a dried-up well and tells her that 15-20 years ago there was water in the well, but now it has completely dried up. What could be the reason(s) for drying up of water in the well?     (CTET Feb 2016)
    I. The soil around the trees, well and nearby area is now covered with cement.
    II. A lot of boring pumps have come up in the nearby area.
    III. Nobody uses the well as there are taps in every body's house now.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A) Both I and II

    B) Only III

    C) Only I

    D) Only II

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Cementification of surrounding areas and a lot of boring pumps, creates groundwater levels very low.


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