Which of the following factors are responsible for increasing water demand?
A. Expansion of irrigation
B. Increasing demand by industry
C. Rising demand due to growing population
D. All of the above
Answer:D
Which of the following factors are responsible for increasing water demand?
A. Expansion of irrigation B. Increasing demand by industry C. Rising demand due to growing population D. All of the above
Explanation: Expansion of irrigation: India is an agricultural country hence plenty of water is needed for irrigation. 5.36 billion Cubic meter water was used for irrigation in the year 2000. It is 81% of the total water used. The remaining percentage (19%) of water was used for domestic, industrial and other purposes mentioned above. There has been a rapid increase in the irrigated area in India since independence. Thus the demand for irrigation in India has been increasing continuously.