Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_0909 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Soil Conservation Structures

Subtopic: Soil Conservation Structures

Question Statement:

Percolation tanks constructed in semi-arid watersheds are specifically intended to:

Options:

  • (A) Impound surface runoff during monsoon to recharge groundwater aquifers through infiltration
  • (B) Provide municipal boat racing
  • (C) Store industrial wastewater
  • (D) Evaporate excess rainwater

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Percolation tanks hold monsoon runoff over permeable strata, artificially recharging dry wells down-gradient across the valley floor.
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