Multiple choice

Rainwater, or palar pani is considered the purest form of natural water in which of the following regions?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Bengal

  4. Bihar

  5. Karnataka

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan, particularly in Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer, almost all the houses traditionally had underground tanks or tankas for storing drinking water. The rainwater is called Palar pani in these areas and is considered the purest form of natural water, which is stored in the tankas.