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प्रश्न
"Traditional harvesting system is a useful system to conserve and store water." Highlight the importance of this system with two examples.
उत्तर
The process by which rainwater is collected and stored either to recharge the groundwater or for use in the future is known as rainwater harvesting. The method or setup used for rainwater harvesting is known as a rainwater harvesting system.
The rainwater on the roofs of the buildings is collected through canals that drain the water into ground reservoirs. This stored water is later utilized.
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They recharge the groundwater.
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They can be used for drinking and other domestic purposes.
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Water can be used throughout the year.
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Reduce stormwater discharges, urban floods and overloading of sewage treatment plants.
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Reduce seawater ingress in coastal areas.
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They act as water for irrigation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Compare the above system with the probable systems in hilly/mountainous areas or plains or plateau regions
Name the river with which the Tehri Dam is associated.
Name the most common practice of recharging ground water.
Is water conservation necessary? Give reasons.
Explain briefly, how rainwater harvesting is done from open spaces around the buildings in city areas.
Describe how, the water of river Ganga has been highly polluted.
What is meant by Rain Water Harvesting?
Which of the following activities will prove to be effective in preventing floods?
i. Removing the topsoil
ii. Afforestation
iii. Construction of dams
iv. Cutting of trees
Choose the correct option from the following.
Rainwater harvesting was launched by the Tamil Nadu government in 2011.
Floating leaves have long ______ to enable the leaves to move up and down in response to changes in water level.
