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If solar-powered irrigation expands farming in a rural region but groundwater recharge remains low, what risk could this create for the long-term stability of settlements?

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Correct answer: Low pumping costs may encourage over-extraction and create future water stress

Option C is correct. Solar-powered pumps can make groundwater cheaper to extract, but they do not increase the amount of water being recharged. If extraction exceeds recharge over time, the water table can fall and water supplies for farming and households may become less reliable. This can threaten livelihoods and, in turn, settlement stability.

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Water ScarcityGroundwater RechargeSolar IrrigationRural SettlementsGeographical Perspective On Selected Issues And ProblemsGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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