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Mention any two reasons for the failure to sustain underground water.
(N/A) Loss of vegetation cover,which reduces the rate of water percolation into the soil.
$(b)$ Diversion of water towards high water-demanding crops,leading to over-extraction.
$(c)$ Pumping out excessive water for irrigation and industrial purposes,which exceeds the natural recharge rate.
$(b)$ Diversion of water towards high water-demanding crops,leading to over-extraction.
$(c)$ Pumping out excessive water for irrigation and industrial purposes,which exceeds the natural recharge rate.
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