Economy, Industry & Agriculture
Down To EarthConsider the following pairs matching water harvesting structures used in decentralised watershed development with their primary hydrological function:
Pairs
- Check dam — Arrests surface runoff at a drainage outlet to promote percolation and recharge of groundwater
- Farm pond — Stores rainwater on-farm to provide supplemental irrigation for rainfed crops during dry spells
- Contour bund — Diverts excess runoff away from agricultural fields to prevent waterlogging of the root zone
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?