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Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

Why the share of agricultural sector in total water used in the country is expected to decline?


With the increase in population and sectoral shift in GDP, the share of agriculture sector in total water used in the country is expected to decline. In the process, the share of the domestic and industrial sectors is likely to increase.


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2 A

Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

It is said that the water resources in India have been depleting very fast.


Discuss the factors responsible for depletion of water resources?


 2

Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

What factors are responsible for the highest groundwater development in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu?


 2 D

Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

What can be possible impacts of consumption of contaminated/unclean water on the people?


 3 A

Answer the following questions in not more than 150 words.

Discuss the availability of water resources in the country and factors that determine its spatial distribution?