About how many districts reported groundwater decline of over 4 metres in 20 years?
A300
B100
C600
D900
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 300
1. Nearly one-third of the country overuses groundwater.
2. About 300 districts reported the decline.
3. Punjab and western UP are hotspots.
_Source: syllabus Understanding Economic Development, Chapter 1, Development._
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