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A cheap and easy method to solve the problem of water scarcity is _______.

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Reuse of water

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Construction of huge dams

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C

Rain water harvesting

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Sinking borewells deeper

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Solution

The correct option is C Rain water harvesting
A cheap and easy method to solve the problem of water scarcity is Rainwater Harvesting. It refers to the collection and storage of rain. It does not allow the rainwater to run off. Rainwater is collected from a roof-like surface. Then, it is redirected to a tank or others.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

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