Question 4 - Assertion Reasoning - Chapter 3 Class 10 Geography - Water Resources - Geography

Assertion (A): Growing population is the main reason for water scarcity.

Reason (R): Irrigation from tube wells and canals is responsible for water scarcity.

Answer:

Water scarcity may be an outcome of a large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water , and unequal access to it. A large population requires more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food.

Therefore,

• Assertion (A): Growing population leads to more usage of water leading to water scarcity . This is true .
• Reasoning (R): Irrigation is not only the main reason behind water scarcity .

Thus,

• Assertion is true .
• Reason is false . 

So, the correct answer is (c).