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Question
Study the graph on water availability and answer the question that follow.
Suggest four ways to improve the average availability of water per person in India.
Solution
Measures:
- A reservoir should be created to store water.
- Rainwater harvesting systems should be created to tap wastage or flow of surface or ground water.
- Waste water should be recycled.
- Disposal of the waste in water should be stopped/limited.
- Proper water management with efficient irrigation systems should be put in place.
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