Where does India rank in groundwater export as of March 2019?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Third.
India was ranked as the third-largest exporter of groundwater as of March 2019. According to the “Beneath the Surface: The State of the World’s Water 2019” report by WaterAid, India contributed 12% of the global groundwater export, primarily through the cultivation of water-intensive crops like rice and wheat. This ranking highlights not only India’s heavy reliance on groundwater but also underscores concerns over sustainability, given the rapid depletion of its aquifers.