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- In absence of perennial rivers, the tribals have to depend upon ground water from wells to irrigate their crops. The tribals have developed an innate sense to locate ground water which is called ‘WATER DIVINING.’ This is based upon the location of natural flora and fauna.
- Location of white ant hill indicated presence of underground moisture. Ants require moist solid to build their nests. Large trees with deep roots require both soil and water. Occurrence of trees like bamboo or neem also indicates that there is water below.
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(Presented at 7th World Congress of Rural Sociology, Italy in July 1988)
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