Q1
What causes water scarcity?
AOveruse, pollution and unequal distribution
BOnly rainfall variation
COnly population decline
DNo specific causes
CBSEClass 10 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 8 · Topic 1
Water Scarcity and Its Causes
Water scarcity, a growing concern in many parts of India and the world, results from factors like overuse, pollution, unequal distribution,
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Growing population and increased agricultural, industrial, and domestic water use have significantly increased water demand, straining available water resources in many regions.
How it works
Pollution from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and untreated sewage contaminates water sources, reducing the amount of usable, clean water available for communities.
Why it matters
Unequal distribution of water resources means some regions face severe water scarcity while others have relatively abundant supplies, often due to geographic and climatic differences.
Key detail
Addressing water scarcity requires a combination of conservation efforts, improved water management, pollution control, and equitable distribution of water resources across regions.
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• Water scarcity results from overuse, pollution and unequal distribution.
• Population growth increases water demand.
• Agricultural, industrial and domestic use strain water resources.
• Pollution contaminates water sources.
• Sources of pollution include industrial waste and sewage.
• Unequal distribution causes scarcity in some regions.
• Geographic and climatic differences cause this inequality.
• Addressing scarcity needs conservation and better management.