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What are some ways in which water resources can be over-exploited?

1

Excessive irrigation

2

Industrial usage

3

Groundwater extraction

4

All of the above

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Answer

D. All of the above

Solution:

Water resources can be over-exploited through excessive irrigation, industrial usage, groundwater extraction, and various other activities. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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