When strengthen to store water for irrigation, lakes are called ______.

Larger lakes

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Tanks

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Rivulets

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None of these

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The correct option is C Tanks
When strengthen to store water for irrigation, lakes are called Tanks. Tank irrigation is most popular in south India. Advantages are many like it acts as a good water storage option in areas where there is scanty rainfall or seasonal rainfall. Due to erratic monsoons the importance of tanks and wetlands have been increasing .

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