alleryWhat is rainwater harvesting?
ACatching and storing rain for use
BPumping salty water from the sea
CDigging up old rocks near rivers
DBurning dry leaves in rainy months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Catching and storing rain for use
1. Rain falling on roofs and land usually runs away.
2. Harvesting collects and stores it for later use.
3. Pumping sea water, digging rocks or burning leaves do not collect rain.
_Source: Wikipedia, Rainwater harvesting, lead section_
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