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India's water crisis is a complex issue that stems from multiple factors. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to increasing water demand. Climate change exacerbates the situation, causing erratic rainfall patterns and affecting water sources.
(a) What are the other possible reasons for scarcity of India?
(b) What step will you suggest to government of India to reduce the scarcity of water?

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Answer

(a) Inefficient water management, inadequate infrastructure, and pollution also play a role.
(b) To make roof top rain water harvesting compulsory for newly constructed buildings.

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