Question

Analyse any three methods of 'rainwater harvesting' in India.

Answer 1

The methods of rainwater harvesting in India are as follows:

1. Tankas: Tankas are very common in dry climates. Water raining from the rooftops rushes down the pipe and collects in the tankas.
2. Guls and Kuls: Common in hilly areas, where people construct diversion canals to retain water later used for agriculture.
3. Khadnis: A form of earthen dam or bund. The water gathered downslope is used in agriculture.