Question

"The question of sustainability of development becoming more complex day by day." Examine the statement in context of use of underground water in India.

Analyse the social and economic goals of development.

Why is the question of sustainability of development becoming challenging in the present times? Analyse the appropriate reasons.

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : Sustainability of Development "Recent evidence suggests that the groundwater is under serious threat of overuse in many parts of the country. About 300 districts have reported a water level decline of over 4 metres during the past 20 years. Nearly one-third of the country is overusing their groundwater reserves. In another 25 years, 60 per cent of the country would be doing the same if the present way of using this resource continues. Groundwater overuse is particularly found in the agriculturally prosperous regions of Punjab and Western U.P., hard rock plateau areas of central and south India, some coastal areas and the rapidly growing urban settlements."