4) Depleting groundwater levels is said to be the biggest threat to rural livelihoods and food security in India. Critically examine the causes of groundwater depletion, its effects and remedies to halt its further depletion.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and the effects of such changes.

4) Depleting groundwater levels is said to be the biggest threat to rural livelihoods and food security in India. Critically examine the causes of groundwater depletion, its effects and remedies to halt its further depletion. (200 Words)

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