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Which agricultural practice is harmful to water resources?

1

Crop rotation

2

Sustainable farming

3

Over-irrigation

4

Drip irrigation

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Answer

C. Over-irrigation

Solution:

Over-irrigation leads to water wastage, depletion of groundwater levels, and potential soil salinization, harming long-term agricultural sustainability.

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