State four advantages of Rain Water Harvesting. 

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Answer :

1) It increases ground water

2) It reduces effect of drought

3) It reduces soil erosion by reducing runoff

4) It reduces floods

5) It improves ground water quality

6) No land is wasted for storage purpose and people need not be displaced

7) It improves ground water table and saves energy to lift water.

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