Which dams are used to collect water and prevent it from going underground?

Poha

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Johad

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The correct option is C
Johad

Johads are dams made of mud which harvests water rather than letting it go underground. These are popular in Haryana and Rajasthan.

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Which dams are used to collect water and prevent it from going underground?

The correct option is C Johad Johads are dams made of mud which harvests water rather than letting it go underground. These are popular in Haryana and Rajasthan.

The correct option is C
Johad

Johads are dams made of mud which harvests water rather than letting it go underground. These are popular in Haryana and Rajasthan.