Question

What environmental issue was exacerbated by the introduction of water-intensive crops during the Green Revolution?

• A. Depletion of groundwater levels
• B. Increased soil salinity due to excessive irrigation
• C. Rising incidence of water-borne diseases
• D. Intensified waterlogging in agricultural fields

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Depletion of groundwater levels

• While the Green Revolution brought about significant positive impacts in terms of agricultural productivity and food security, one of its notable negative consequences was the depletion of groundwater levels
• The extensive cultivation of water-intensive crops during the Green Revolution, coupled with unsustainable irrigation practices, led to the rapid depletion of groundwater levels in various agricultural regions.
• The overexploitation of groundwater resources resulted in a range of detrimental consequences, including the drying up of wells, reduced availability of water for other purposes, and increased dependence on unsustainable water sources..