The study titled Groundwater quality and depletion in the Indo-Gangetic Basin mapped from in situ observations was published in which journal

2016

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A	Nature Geoscience
B	Bulletin of Environment
C	Discovery Science
D	Journal of Environment and Water Engineering

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the CGWB, with 230 billion metre cubes of groundwater drawn out each year for irrigating agriculture lands in India, many parts of the country are experiencing rapid depletion of groundwater. The total estimated groundwater depletion in India is in the range of 122–199 billion metre cubes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Groundwater depletion is primarily caused by sustained groundwater pumping. Some of the negative effects of groundwater depletion: drying up of wells. reduction of water in streams and lakes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both natural and anthropogenic factors cause groundwater depletion in India. Groundwater pumping for irrigation remains the primary driver of groundwater depletion, which can further affect food and water security in India under climate change. Both in-situ and satellite-based measurements have issues and uncertainty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the negative effects of groundwater depletion: Lowering of the Water Table. Excessive pumping can lower the groundwater table, and cause wells to no longer be able to reach groundwater. Increased Costs.

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