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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
The construction of large dams leads to social and environmental problems. List two problems of each category.
Name the river with which the Bhakra Dam is associated.
Why are South Indian rivers not ideal for the inland water transport?
Name two methods of water harvesting in India.
Mention any two objectives of rain water harvesting.
Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on which river?
______ of Asia’s largest rivers flow from the Himalayas.
How is 3% of freshwater distributed?
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada.
Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams
- Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely
- Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area
- Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost
- It will generate permanent employment for people
Specific constituents such as nitrogen, phosphorus, suspended solids, and heavy metals found in the wastewater are removed during the ______ treatment of the water recycling process.
