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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.
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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
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of water resources
What are the advantages of rainwater harvesting?
Name two water harvesting system practised in India.
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
1) Name the activity shown in the diagram.
2) Give two objectives of the activity named in (d) (i).
Mention two advantages of rainwater harvesting.
Which one of the following is responsible for the sustenance of underground water?
‘Kulhs’ the ancient water harvesting structure were made in ______
A larger portion of water is ______ % of the total available fresh water in frozen state.
List two advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level.
World Water Day is celebrated on ______.
