Multiple choice

Which of the following regions uses 'tankas' to collect and store rainwater?

  1. Bengal

  2. Karnataka

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Himachal Pradesh

  5. Meghalaya

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. 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.