Question : The main advantage of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is:
Option 1: Recharge ground water
Option 2: Avoid floods
Option 3: Reduce the loss of water
Option 4: Avoid soil erosion
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Correct Answer: Recharge ground water
Solution : The correct answer is to Recharge groundwater.
Rainwater harvesting is the process of conservation of rainwater from running off into drains. The main objective of rainwater harvesting is to recharge under groundwater. In this, rainwater is collected from the roof through a pipe and is stored underground to let it percolate into groundwater. It is also known as Khadin, Tankas 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 etc.
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Question : Which of the following challenge to Indian environment is highlighted here? Fresh water may become a distant dream in near future.
Option 1: Air pollution
Option 2: Water pollution
Option 3: Loss of biodiversity
Option 4: Soil Erosion.
Question : The largest reservoir of fresh water is:
Option 1: Glaciers
Option 2: Ground water
Option 3: Ponds
Option 4: Lakes
Question : The serious environmental degradation of Maldives is considered to be essentially due to
Option 1: none of the options
Option 2: industrial pollution of water and air
Option 3: high population density
Option 4: constant soil erosion
Question : What is the role of sustainable land management in preventing land degradation?
Option 1: It accelerates soil erosion
Option 2: It promotes the overuse of natural resources
Option 3: It conserves soil and water resources
Option 4: It encourages deforestation
Question : What are the primary types of environmental pollution?
Option 1: Air, Water, and Noise
Option 2: Air, Soil, and Light
Option 3: Water, Soil, and Thermal
Option 4: Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Light, and Thermal
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