Environment & Ecology · Environmental Studies

Many traditional stepwells and wells have dried up over the last 25-30 years. Select the correct combination of potential reasons for the drying up of water in these wells: A. Lakes and ponds in which rainwater used to collect are no longer common. B. The soil around trees, wells, and nearby areas is now covered with asphalt or cement. C. People no longer use wells because household water taps are universally preferred. D. A large number of electric motor-driven pumps are used to draw underground water.