Which one of the following is NOT a cause of depletion in groundwater ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Afforestation” option2=”Loss of forests” option3=”Excessive pumping of ground-water” option4=”Construction of large scale concrete buildings” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2020
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover. Trees and forests help in the conservation of groundwater by increasing infiltration and percolation of rainwater into the ground and reducing surface runoff and evaporation. Therefore, afforestation helps in groundwater recharge, not depletion.