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Question
Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into ground?
Options
A pukka floor
Playground
Grass lawn
Forest land
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Solution
A pukka floor
Explanation:
A paved floor or pukka floor does not allow water to seep into the ground easily, whereas on a playground, grass lawn and forest land, water seeps through in no time.
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