{"id":68336,"date":"2024-04-20T10:24:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68336"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:24:53","slug":"excessive-groundwater-extraction-for-irrigation-in-punjab-might-contribute-to-the-formation-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/excessive-groundwater-extraction-for-irrigation-in-punjab-might-contribute-to-the-formation-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Excessive groundwater extraction for irrigation in Punjab might contribute to the formation of:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a974624b18e2\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Sinkholes                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Soil Salinisation                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Rock fractures                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Mineral leaching                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Sinkholes.<\/p>\n<p>Excessive groundwater extraction can lead to the formation of sinkholes. This is because when groundwater is extracted, the pressure on the ground above the aquifer decreases. This can cause the ground to collapse, forming a sinkhole.<\/p>\n<p>Sinkholes can be dangerous, as they can swallow up buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. They can also be a hazard to people and animals, as they can collapse without warning.<\/p>\n<p>Soil salinization is the accumulation of salts in the soil. This can occur when irrigation water contains high levels of salt, or when rainwater evaporates and leaves behind salt deposits. Soil salinization can make it difficult for plants to grow, as the salts can interfere with the uptake of water and nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>Rock fractures are cracks in the Earth&#8217;s surface. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including tectonic activity, weathering, and erosion. Rock fractures can be a hazard, as they can provide a path for water to flow into the ground, <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n           <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>  <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> causing flooding and landslides.<\/p>\n<p>Mineral leaching is the process by which minerals are dissolved in water and transported away from their original location. 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Mineral leaching can be a problem, as it can remove essential nutrients from the soil.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the correct answer to the question &#8220;Excessive groundwater extraction for irrigation in Punjab might contribute to the formation of: a) Sinkholes b) Soil Salinisation c) Rock fractures d) Mineral leaching&#8221; is a) Sinkholes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Our Telegram Channel Subscribe on YouTube<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[991],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Excessive groundwater extraction for irrigation in Punjab might contribute to the formation of:<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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