Question

We need to encourage watershed development due to which of the following reason/s?

विकल्प

• To prevent run-off.

• To increase storage and recharge of groundwater.

• Conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources like land, water, plants, animals etc.

• All the above

Answer 1

All the above

Explanation:

The following are some of the reasons why we should favour watershed development:

1. To avoid a run-off.
2. To increase groundwater storage and recharge.
3. Preservation, regeneration, and wise use of all resources, including land, water, plants, and animals.
4. To encourage community and individual participation, such as Neeru-Meeru, Haiyali, and so on.