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What is water harvesting ? How can this technique help in the conservation of water ?

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(i) Water harvesting is a technique of capturing rain water when it falls and taking measures to keep the water clean.
(ii) Water is stored underground that remains unpolluted, it recharges wells and provides moisture for vegetation over a wide area.
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