Which one among the following sectors in India consumes the maximum amount of groundwater ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Industry” option2=”Agriculture” option3=”Household” option4=”Mining” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
In India, the sector that consumes the maximum amount of groundwater is Agriculture.
Agriculture in India relies heavily on irrigation, and a significant portion of this irrigation water is sourced from groundwater. Estimates indicate that agricultural use accounts for around 80-90% of the total groundwater withdrawal in the country.