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Multiple choice social science water a precious resource water harvesting water resources and conservation water management

Rain water harvesting is a major method implemented for ___________

  1. Water Conservation

  2. Soil Conservation

  3. Forest conservation

  4. Ecological conservation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rainwater harvesting is primarily a technique used to collect and store rainwater for future use, which is a fundamental practice for water conservation. It helps recharge groundwater and provides a water source during dry periods.

Multiple choice social science water a precious resource water harvesting water resources and conservation water management

.......... is the first and the only state in India, which has made roof top rain water harvesting structure and is compulsory to all the houses across the state.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is the first and the only state in India which has made roof top rain water harvesting structure and is compulsory to all the houses across the state. The harvesting of rainwater simply involves the collection of water from surfaces on which rain falls, and subsequently storing this water for later use. The practice has been patchy in many parts of the country, but Tamil Nadu’s experiment with the alternative water conservation technique is a rare success story.
The Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) scheme, Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, was launched in 2001 in a bid to rejuvenate water sources and improve ground water levels in the parched southern state.
So, the correct answer is option A.
Multiple choice social science water a precious resource water harvesting water resources and conservation water management

Khadins, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are example of water harvesting.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Water harvesting is an age-old concept in India. Khadins, tanks and nadis in Rajasthan; bandharas and tals in Maharashtra; bundhis in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh; ahars and pynes in Bihar; kulhs in Himachal Pradesh; pond in the Kandi belt of Jammu region and eris (tanks) in Tamil Nadu; surangams in Kerala; and kattas in Karnataka are some of the ancient water harvesting, including water conveyance structures.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Multiple choice social science water a precious resource water harvesting water resources and conservation water management

Which of the following is the component of rooftop rainwater harvesting system?

  1. Catchment

  2. First flush

  3. Filter

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A rooftop rainwater harvesting system typically includes a catchment area (the roof), a first flush diverter to remove initial contaminants, and a filter to clean the water before it enters the storage tank.

Multiple choice social science water a precious resource water resources and conservation receding water table water conservation and irrigation

The component of rainwater harvesting system is

  1. Conduits

  2. Dam

  3. Lake

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off. These stored waters are used for various purposes such as gardening, irrigation, etc.
  • The components of the rainwater harvesting system include  Catchments, Coarse mesh, Gutters, Conduits, First-flushing,  Filter, Storage facility.
  • Conduits are pipelines or drains that carry rainwater from the catchment or rooftop area to the harvesting system. Conduits can be of any material like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or galvanized iron (GI), materials that are commonly available.
  • Hence Conduits are the component of the rainwater harvesting system.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Conduits'.