Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:
Which of the following is NOT true of watershed management?
Options:
Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources.
It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc.
Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other
None of the above
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc. However, in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation.