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A smaller form of pond mostly found in Western Rajasthan is called _____________.
A smaller form of pond mostly found in Western Rajasthan is called _____________.
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The correct option is A nadi
Nadis are village ponds, found in Western Rajasthan. They are used for storing waterfront an adjoining natural catchment during the rainy season. The site was selected by the villagers based on an available natural catchments and its water yield potential. Water availability from nadi would range from two months to a year after the rains. They are dune areas range from 1.5 to 4.0 metres and those in sandy plains varied from 3 to 12 metres. The location of the nadi had a strong bearing on its storage capacity due to the related catchment and runoff characteristics.
Nadis are village ponds, found in Western Rajasthan. They are used for storing waterfront an adjoining natural catchment during the rainy season. The site was selected by the villagers based on an available natural catchments and its water yield potential. Water availability from nadi would range from two months to a year after the rains. They are dune areas range from 1.5 to 4.0 metres and those in sandy plains varied from 3 to 12 metres. The location of the nadi had a strong bearing on its storage capacity due to the related catchment and runoff characteristics.
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