Suggest any two ways for conservation of water and mention any three traditional methods of doing so.
Suggest any two ways for conservation of water and mention any three traditional methods of doing so.
Asked by rkjha_in | 24th Mar, 2015, 05:26: PM
Ways for conservation of water:
- Use of modern irrigation methods such as drip or sprinkler irrigation.
- Rational use of groundwater.
Traditional methods of conservation of water:
In traditional methods of rainwater harvesting, water is not only stored, but also used to recharge the groundwater.
Region |
Traditional water harvesting structures |
Rajasthan |
Tanks, Khadins, Nadis |
Maharsahtra |
Tals, Bandharas |
Bihar |
Ahars, Pynes |
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh |
Bundhis |
Himachal Pradesh |
Kuhls |
Kerala |
Surangams |
Kandi belt of Jammu region |
Ponds |
Karnataka |
Kattas |
These traditional water conservation methods had been developed in India considering the nature of rainfall in different regions, but the increasing population necessitated extension of agriculture, leading to deterioration of these traditional sources.
Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 24th Mar, 2015, 06:22: PM
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