Question

It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they
(i) Hold water for irrigation
(ii) Hold water and prevent soil erosion
(iii) Recharge ground water
(iv) Hold water permanently.

• A. (i) and (iv)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (ii) and (iii)

Small check dams hold water and prevent soil erosion, they help in recharging groundwater. So they are build across flooded gullies.