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Which of the following is FALSE with respect to rain water harvesting?

A. It is a device of water conservation.
B. It helps raising water table.
C. It helps meet rising water demand.
D. It increases run-off losses.
Answer» D. It increases run-off losses.
Explanation: Rainwater harvesting is a technique used for collecting, storing, and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. It, reduces water runoff, improve infiltration and increase the water storage capacity of the soil. By reducing the runoff, it reduces flooding of water on the roads, improves the quality of water and reduces the chances of soil erosion.
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