An ‘over-exploited area’ is where groundwater is used faster than it’s recharged. In Punjab, such areas show extreme water stress, making farming and future water use highly unsustainable. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Class 8 Social Science Chapter ...
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Overuse of pesticides in farming leads to toxic residues in food and water, causing diseases like cancer, hormonal disorders and neurological issues in humans and animals. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Class 8 Social Science Chapter 1 Natural ...
Due to excessive irrigation of water-intensive crops like rice and wheat, Punjab’s farmers overused tube wells, leading to rapid groundwater depletion. Lack of rainwater recharge worsened the crisis. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Class 8 Social Science Chapter ...
During the Green Revolution, Punjab adopted chemical fertilizers, high-yield seeds and irrigation to boost wheat and rice production. Traditional farming declined and monoculture farming became dominant. Class 8 Social Science Textbook Chapter 1 Natural Resources and Their Use Question Answer Class 8 ...
Traditional methods include building stepwells, ponds, tanks and using contour bunding. These structures capture rainwater, allow it to seep underground and help recharge aquifers naturally and sustainably. Class 8 Social Science Textbook Chapter 1 Natural Resources and Their Use Question Answer Class ...