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Why is scarcity of water in our country in spite of nature's monsoon bounty (large quantities) ?

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It has taken place due to the following reasons.
1) Failure to sustain water availability underground which has resulted largely from the loss of vegetation cover.
2) Diversion for high water demanding crops.
3) Pollution from industrial effluents and urban wastes.
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