Multiple choice

Ancient India had several techniques to harvest rainwater, groundwater, river water and flood water in keeping with the local ecological conditions and their water needs, which are used even today. Which of the following is correct about kuls?

  1. They are the diversion channels for agriculture in western Himalayas.

  2. They are indundation channels in West Bengal.

  3. They are roof top rain water harvesting structures in the eastern Himalayas.

  4. They are rain fed storage structures that allow water to stand and moisten the soil in Rajasthan.

  5. They lead to a circular village tank in the mountain villages, from which water is released as and when required.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct. Kuls lead to a circular village tank in the mountain villages, from which water is released as and when required.

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