Question

The advantage/s associated with water harvesting at the community level is/are

• A. The ground water level increases due to recharging of wells.
• B. Ground water keeps the layers of soil above it moist and prevents loss of water by evaporation.
• C. Ground water keeps the layers of soil above it dry and prevents loss of water by evaporation.
• D. Both A and B.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B.

The advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level is:

(a) The groundwater level increases due to recharging of wells.

(b) Ground water keeps the layers of soil above it moist and prevents loss of water by evaporation.

(c) The water can be stored during the rainy season and can be used when required.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.