Water scarcity in most cases is caused by:
AToo many rainy days
BRivers changing course
COver-exploitation
DCooler summer months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Over-exploitation
1. Scarcity is usually a human-made problem.
2. In most cases it is caused by over-exploitation.
3. Greater demands and unequal access sharpen it.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Geography, Ch 3 'Water Resources' (jess103)_
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