Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following points about watershed management are correct?

A. Judicious use of water
B. Storage and recharge of groundwater
C. Making bridge over rivers
D. Community participation in water management

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B, C Only

B, C, D only

A, B, D only

A, C, D only

Correct Answer:

A, B, D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B, D only

  • 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 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.