Environment & Ecology · Environmental Studies
It is observed that in urban areas, most of the wells which were functional about 40 years ago have dried up. Consider the following possible reasons for this: (A) No one wants to use wells anymore because there are water taps in every home. (B) Underground water is extensively drawn using electric motors. (C) The soil around trees, wells, and nearby areas is covered with cement or asphalt. (D) Lakes and ponds where rainwater used to collect are no longer present due to urban construction. Which of the reasons given above are correct?
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B, C and D
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