Question

The picture given below is of water conservation management.

1. Identify the type of water conservation management.
2. Describe any four aims of the identified water management.

Answer 1

1. Watershed
2. Aims of watershed management:
   • To conserve soil in the area.
   • To conserve water for sustainable use e.g. for the purpose of clean drinking water, for domestic use and irrigation.
   • Storage of water by rainwater harvesting and recharge of ground water.
   • To prevent or reduce soil erosion on the slopes of the watershed by methods like bunding, terracing, bench terracing, contour cropping, etc.
   • Afforestation is a measure to reduce soil erosion and surface runoff.
   • Participation of local tribes and farmers to protect the planted area and build and maintain water harvesting techniques.