Question 7 of 22intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

How does rainwater contribute to water availability in your area? What efforts have been made to store rainwater for later use?

Correct Answer

Rainwater is a primary source of water that gets stored in natural and manmade reservoirs like dams, tanks, and groundwater aquifers.

Rainwater harvesting systems, check dams, percolation tanks, and contour bunds help store rainwater for later use.

These methods help recharge groundwater and ensure water availability during dry periods. Communities can participate in water conservation programmes to enhance rainwater storage.

Exercise: Activity 2: Interview with an official of the water supply department | Q: 4 | (Page Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter on pages 5-6 and 22-23 explains various rainwater conservation methods including rainwater harvesting, recycling water, restoration of water bodies, and government initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and Jal Shakti Abhiyan. Pages 22-23 describe specific techniques like contour bunds, check dams, and percolation tanks for groundwater recharge.

Solution Steps

  1. Rainwater is a primary source of water stored in natural and manmade reservoirs like dams, tanks, and groundwater aquifers

  2. Rainwater harvesting systems, check dams, percolation tanks, and contour bunds help store rainwater for later use

  3. These methods recharge groundwater and ensure water availability during dry periods

  4. Communities can participate in water conservation programmes to enhance rainwater storage

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