What is the main purpose of water shed harvesting?

Collect water and use it for irrigation

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Prevent water from evaporating

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Recharge ground water

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Have sufficient supply of water even after the monsoon season.

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The correct option is C
Recharge ground water

The main purpose of water shed harvesting is not to hold surface water but to recharge ground water below.

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What is the main purpose of water shed harvesting?

The correct option is C Recharge ground water The main purpose of water shed harvesting is not to hold surface water but to recharge ground water below.

The correct option is C
Recharge ground water

The main purpose of water shed harvesting is not to hold surface water but to recharge ground water below.