Multiple choice

Recharging of ground water by allowing the rain water to penetrate the soil is called as

  1. water level

  2. percolation

  3. drip irrigation

  4. water irrigation

  5. conservation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In this method, the water flowing on the houses, roads, ground or lawns etc, is collected in ponds and storage tanks. This water is allowed to penetrate (percolate) into the ground to recharge the ground water. This is also known as water harvesting.

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