Which state of India has made rain water harvesting compulsory for all houses? (1) Haryana (2) Maharashtra (3) Tamil Nadu (4) Punjab

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(3) Tamil Nadu Explanation: Rainwater harvesting has been made compulsory for every building in Tamil Nadu to avoid ground water depletion. Since its implementation, Chennai saw a 50 percent rise in water level in five years and the water quality significantly improved. Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off.

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