Assertion (A): Many states have recorded a sharp fall in the groundwater levels, ranging from 70 to 80 per cent. Reason (R): With the increase in population the demand for water has risen.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Explanation: Many states have recorded a sharp fall in groundwater levels (70-80%) due to the increased demand for water driven by population growth. Increased population leads to higher water consumption, causing depletion of groundwater resources.

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