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Soak pits are dug in agricultural lands to:

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increase soil fertility
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recharge ground water
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avoid water logging
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absorb fertilizers
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Solution

The correct option is B recharge ground water
Soak pits are underground chambers built with porous materials like soil, silt, clay etc. They collect surface runoff water and allows it to slowly soak into the ground, thereby replenishing the ground water.

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