Mention any two reasons for the deterioration of water quality in India.

OR

Mention any two methods for the conservation of water in India.

Two reasons for the deterioration of water quality in India-

• Industrial waste mixes in freshwater led to the degradation of the quality of water.

• Toxic substances are responsible for water pollution, when it seeps down they pollute groundwater.

OR

Two methods for the conservation of water in India-

• By rainwater harvesting and collecting rooftop water.

• To keep a check on industrial effluents which pollute water.

• By building check dams and tanks which are not the only environment- friendly but also recharge groundwater.