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Unit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources3 Marks
Question
Give various methods of rainwater harvesting since ancient times.
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Answer

Rainwater harvesting is a technique of collecting and storing rainwater for domestic useRainwater harvesting is a technique of collecting and storing rainwater for domestic use.

Three methods of rainwater harvesting followed in different regions of India for:

  1. Bamboo dripping irrigation system in Meghalaya.
  2. Storing rainwater in underground 'tankas' in Rajasthan.
  3. Kuls or guls are the water diversion channels built mainly in the Himalayan region for agricultural purposes.

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