Read the passage given below and answer the following 5 questions: (Q 1)
Since there is a declining availability of freshwater and increasing demand, the need has arisen to conserve and effectively manage this precious life giving resource for sustainable development. Given that water availability from sea/ocean, due to high cost of desalinisation, is considered negligible, India has to take quick steps and make effective policies and laws, and adopt effective measures for its conservation. Besides developing water-saving technologies and methods, attempts are also to be made to prevent the pollution. There is need to encourage watershed development, rainwater harvesting, water recycling and reuse, and conjunctive use of water for sustaining water supply in long run.
Which of the following statement is/are NOT true in respect of watershed management?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: The success of watershed development largely depends upon the funding by the Government.
The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation and not government funding as stated in Option 3.
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Watershed management focuses on conservation, regeneration, and proper use of resources → Option (1) is correct.
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It aims to maintain a balance between natural resources and human needs → Option (2) is correct.
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However, its success depends primarily on community participation, awareness, and proper management, not just government funding.