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?

a. Uttar Pradesh

b. Maharashtra

c. Goa

d. Gujarat

ANSWER: Maharashtra

Explanation:

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.