Q380
The increased use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to
A.
salinization
B.
lowering of the water table
C.
water logging
D.
All of the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The increased use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to salinization, lowering of the water table and water logging. The increasing exploitation of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to declining groundwater tables and a threat of sodification and salinization due to use of poor quality groundwater.