Which of the following characteristics of rainwater harvesting are correct?
(A) It is a method to capture and store rainwater
(B) It is complicated and requires huge finances
(C) It is an eco-friendly technique
(D) It can be done by harvesting rainwater on rooftops and open spaces
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) Only
Rainwater harvesting captures and stores rainwater, and also recharges groundwater.
(A) It is a method to capture and store rainwater — Correct. This is what rainwater harvesting is: capturing and storing rainwater for various uses.
(B) It is complicated and requires huge finances — Incorrect. Rainwater harvesting is a low cost technique. Communities have practised it with simple ponds, tanks and kunds for a long time.
(C) It is an eco-friendly technique — Correct. It is an eco-friendly way of saving every drop of water by guiding rain water to borewells, pits and wells.
(D) It can be done by harvesting rainwater on rooftops and open spaces — Correct. Rain falling on rooftops and open spaces can be collected.
NCERT (2026-27): “Rainwater Harvesting … Rainwater harvesting is a method to capture and store rainwater for various uses. It is also used to recharge groundwater aquifers. It is a low cost and eco-friendly technique for preserving every drop of water by guiding the rain water to borewell, pits and wells.” “There is a wide scope to use rainwater harvesting technique to conserve precious water resource. It can be done by harvesting rainwater on rooftops and open spaces.” |