Question

Water Harvesting is a method which
1. Increases ground  water level
2. Not practiced in modern days
3. Has no relation with ground water
4. Decreases ground water level

Answer 1

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.