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Study the data of Percentage of net irrigated area to the total by wells and Tube-wells given below and answer the questions:

a) Which state has the maximum percentage of net irrigated area to total by wells and Tube-wells?


b) What are the implications of excessive use of groundwater?

a) Gujarat has the maximum percentage of net irrigated area to total wells and tube wells.


b) If the use of groundwater is excessive, it leads to a fall in the level of groundwater, which ultimately has a negative effect on the environment.


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b) Name any one raw material and its source.


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a. Justify the statement


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B. Find out the values

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