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India receives enough rain in a year to meet its needs, but most of it falls in a few months. Without storage, much of the water runs into the sea. Traditional methods, such as ponds and stepwells, kept water in the ground and in tanks for the dry months. Many communities are now reviving these methods.
Which of these is a traditional method mentioned?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Stepwells
- Step 1: Ponds and stepwells are the examples given.
Answer
Stepwells.
Why not the others: The other options are modern or not mentioned.
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