Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which one of the following states has rainwater harvesting structure locally known as Kunal or Tanka?

Options:

Bihar

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Rajasthan

Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting has been practised through various methods by different communities in the country for a long time. Traditional rainwater harvesting in rural areas is done by using surface storage bodies, like lakes, ponds, irrigation tanks, etc. In Rajasthan, rainwater harvesting structures locally known as Kund or Tanka (a covered underground tank) are constructed near or in the house or village to store harvested rainwater