Give any one reason that could contribute to water scarcity in the future?

Question

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Given the abundance and renewability of water, it is difficult to imagine that we may suffer from water scarcity. The moment we speak of water shortages; we immediately associate it with regions having low rainfall or those that are drought prone. We instantaneously visualise the deserts of Rajasthan and women balancing many ‘matkas’ (earthen pots) used for collecting and storing water and travelling long distances to get water. True, the availability of water resources varies over space and time, mainly due to the variations in seasonal and annual precipitation, but water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups.

i. Give any one reason that could contribute to water scarcity in the future?

ii. Why a resident of Rajasthan would choose to install a submersible water pump?

iii. Why is water conservation crucial? Discuss any one key for effective water management and conservation.

Answer 1

1. Water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups.

2. People of Rajasthan have to travel long distances for collecting water, having a submersible water tank would solve the purpose of water

3. Water conservation is crucial to provide clean water for humans to sustain life. Conservation of water requires a lot concerted efforts from every person in the world. We can take following steps:

a. Constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, embankments and canals for irrigation.

b. Rain water harvesting