Punjab and Haryana exploit almost 85% of groundwater for irrigation. The reason is –

• Low surface water availability

• Impact of green revolution

• Change in cropping pattern with an increased preference of rice

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans-[D]

Explanation- Statement 2 is obvious reason. Due to the green revolution and change in the cropping diversification in these states towards rice has unprecedentedly exploited groundwater resources.