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(a) Many private companies are providing water to cities by buying it from the farmers living in nearby villages. This has affected the local people in the following ways: (i) Ground water levels have dropped drastically. (ii) Drinking water supplies of the village is also affected. (iii) It results in increase of water rates. (b) Local people can object to such exploitation of ground water since it takes away their fundamental rights?right to life which includes right to water. (c) Yes, the government can take certain steps to prevent such situations.
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