Over Exploitation of Resources

What is the definition of overexploitation of water?

• Using water for irrigation purposes

• Conserving water resources

• Excessive use or extraction of water resources beyond their sustainable limits

• Using water for recreational activities

What are the consequences of overexploitation of ground and surface water?

• Increased water sources, rising of land, increased water availability, reduced salinity

• Increased water availability, reduced salinity, increased biodiversity

• Increased water availability, reduced water sources, increased salinity, loss of biodiversity

• Depletion of water sources, sinking of land, reduced water availability, increased salinity, loss of biodiversity

What are some examples of overexploitation of ground and surface water?

• Excessive use of water for irrigation, pollution of water sources, construction of dams and reservoirs

• Excessive pumping of groundwater, depletion of rivers and lakes, draining of wetlands

What are the main causes of overexploitation of water?

• Population growth, increased agricultural and industrial activities, urbanization, climate change, and inefficient water management practices.

• Lack of rainfall, excessive use of water by individuals, and natural disasters.

Which of the following is not types a of Aquifers

• contified aquifer

• artesian aquifer

• unconfined aquifer

• confined aquifer

What are the different uses of water?

• swimming, bathing, fishing

• watering plants, washing cars, filling swimming pools

• drinking, cooking, cleaning, agriculture, industrial processes, transportation, and recreation

• watering plants, washing cars, filling swimming pools, cooking

According to 2018 NITI Aayog, how many people in INDIA face extreme water stress

• 200000

• 500 million

• 20 million

• 600 million

How does overexploitation of water affect human populations?

• Overexploitation of water can lead to improved health outcomes for human populations.

• Overexploitation of water can lead to water scarcity and various negative impacts on human populations.

• Overexploitation of water can lead to increased access to clean water for human populations.

• Overexploitation of water has no impact on human populations.