Question

An artificially created surface water body to recharge ground water is called as

• A. Dam
• B. Well
• C. Percolation tank
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Percolation tank

There are different systems constructed to increase the amount of water which is present in the groundwater reserves. The percolation tanks are constructed in the land which is highly permeable. The water which gets collected in the tank is then percolated in the ground. This system helps to recharge the groundwater system.

The correct answer is option C.