Question

‘Cheruva’ is the local name for rainwater harvesting in ______ state.

Options

• Rajasthan

• Maharashtra

• Telangana

• Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

‘Cheruva’ is the local name for rainwater harvesting in Telangana state.

Explanation:

Cheruva (or Cheruvu) is a traditional rainwater collection system made up of clay tanks or reservoirs built over Telangana's semi-arid terrains. These structures collect and store seasonal monsoon surface runoff, which is subsequently utilized to irrigate local agricultural areas, feed livestock, and recharge groundwater tables during the dry season.