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Water Harvesting is a method which1. Increases ground  water level2. Not practiced in modern days3. Has no relation with ground water4. Decreases ground water level

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Increases ground  water level

CONCEPT:

  • Water Harvesting: Water harvesting is a practice to conserve water by collecting rainwater in an organized way.
    • The rainwater is not allowed to flow and get wasted but collected in tanks.
    • The main purpose however is not the collection but the enhancement of groundwater level.  
    • The collected water through tubes is made to recharge groundwater.
    • Maintenance of groundwater is long term sustainable structure for water conservation.

EXPLANATION: 

  • So, water harvesting is used to increase the groundwater level by an organized collection of groundwater.
  • So, water harvesting is a method that Increases the groundwater level.

  • Water harvesting is an old practice in India and is now considered a more efficient way of water management than dams.  
  • People are adopting this method and it is also being encouraged by the administration and government. 


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