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

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources5 Marks
Question
Why is rainwater harvesting better than a multipurpose project?
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Answer

Rainwater harvesting is considered a good option against the multipurpose projects, both economically and socially. The advantages accruing from rainwater harvesting as opposed to multipurpose projects are:
  • Not make displacement of the local population.
  • Not curb means of livelihood of the local population.
  • No environmental degradation.
  • No submergence of trees.
  • No detouring of river courses and effects, it has on the aquatic life.
  • No triggering of floods due to sedimentation.
  • No augmentation in the loss caused due to floods.
  • No encouragement to earthquakes.
  • Lesser water borne diseases.
  • Lesser wastage of water
  • Lesser land degradation and pollution
  • Economically much cheaper option than multipurpose dams
  • Takes less time to instal

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