Groundwater overuse is particularly found in Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh (Option b). Excessive extraction for irrigation and agriculture, especially for water-intensive crops like rice and sugarcane, has caused groundwater depletion, lowering water tables and threatening future water availability.
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The correct answer is (b) Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh. These regions face severe groundwater depletion due to the overuse of tube wells for irrigation of water-intensive crops such as paddy and sugarcane. Continuous pumping has led to falling water tables, reduced water quality and long-term environmental imbalance, making groundwater management a critical challenge in these areas.