Question

Ground water will not be depleted due to

• A. Afforestation
• B. Thermal power plants
• C. Cropping of high water demanding crops
• D. Loss of forests, decreased rainfall

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A. Afforestation

Solution: afforestation or planting more trees will increase the groundwater level as it holds the soil together preventing floods and soil erosion and increasing the chances of rain. Thermal power plants and cropping high water demanding plants also reduce water level in soil and loss of forests can lead to decrease in rainfall leading to loss of groundwater levels.

So the correct answer is "Afforestation".