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How can groundwater pumping devices in housing societies contribute to water scarcity?

1

Depleting groundwater levels

2

Reducing water availability

3

Affecting nearby water sources

4

All of the above

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Answer

D. All of the above

Solution:

Groundwater pumping devices in housing societies can contribute to water scarcity by depleting groundwater levels, reducing water availability, and affecting nearby water sources. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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