Maharashtra bans digging of borewells beyond certain level to prevent declining groundwater levels

Q.  On 14th May’15 which state government banned the digging of borewells beyond 200 feet in the state with a view to check the steep decline of groundwater-level?
- Published on 14 May 15

a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Goa
d. Gujarat

ANSWER: Maharashtra
 
The decision came in wake of increase in the digging of new borewells by farmers and private players due to water scarcity during the summers.

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