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Why is a pit made near a house to allow rainwater to enter the ground?

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Correct answer: To recharge groundwater

The governing concept is rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. A recharge pit temporarily collects rainwater and allows it to percolate through the soil instead of letting all the water flow away as surface runoff. As the water moves downward, it may replenish underground aquifers and help maintain the local water table. This can improve the availability of water in wells, especially after the rainy season, although the result depends on soil permeability, rainfall and proper maintenance. Therefore, option D is correct. Options A and B describe pollution or waste disposal, while option C is not the purpose of constructing a recharge pit.

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Groundwater RechargeRainwater HarvestingWater ConservationHuman Environment RelationshipWater ResourcesGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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