Environment & Ecology · Environmental Studies

We observe that in urban areas, most of the wells which were functional about 40 years ago have now dried up. Consider the following possible reasons for the drying up of water in these wells: (A) No one wants to use wells as there are taps in every home. (B) People prefer to draw underground water using electric motors. (C) The soil around trees, wells, and nearby areas is now covered with cement or coal tar. (D) The lakes (ponds) in which rainwater used to collect are no longer there, and tall buildings have been constructed in those places. Select the correct reasons from the options given below: