Which one of the following is responsible for the sustenance of underground water?

(a) Loss of vegetation cover

(b) persion for high water demanding crops

(c) Pollution from urban wastes

(d) Afforestation

Correct Answer: (d) Afforestation

Explanation:

Afforestation is the planting of trees in an ecologically degraded or previously barren environment.

Abandoned mines or semi-desert arid regions or such regions are planted with a large number of drought and disease resistance plants that are suited to that environment so as to turn that area into a green area covered with vegetation over a period of time.
 

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Updated on: 18-Jan-2023

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