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Q.   Consider the following water conservation methods with states to which they are associated:
  1. Madakas - Karnataka
  2. Pemghara - Odisha
  3. Johads - Rajasthan
 Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: All of the above are correct
Madakas, Pemghara and Johads are water soak pits used to recharge groundwater in Karnataka, Odisha and Rajasthan. Soak pit is a covered, porous-walled chamber that allows water to slowly soak into the ground. It is a cost-efficient method for recharging groundwater bodies.
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