4 Write two objectives of watershed management'
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Explanation:
The main objectives of watershed management programmes are:
(i) to control damaging runoff and degradation and thereby helping in the conservation of soil and water.
(ii) To manage and utilize the runoff water for useful purpose.
(iii) To protect, conserve and improve the land of watershed for more efficient and sustained production.
(iv) To protect and enhance the water resource originating in the watershed.
(v) To check soil erosion and to reduce the effect of sediment yield on the watershed.
(vi) To rehabilitate the deteriorating lands.
(vii) To moderate the floods peaks at down-stream areas.
(viii) To increase infiltration of rainwater.
(ix) To improve and increase the production of timbers, fodder and wild life resource.
(x) To enhance the ground water recharge, wherever applicable.
Explanation:
The main objectives of watershed management programmes are:
(i) to control damaging runoff and degradation and thereby helping in the conservation of soil and water.
(ii) To manage and utilize the runoff water for useful purpose.
(iii) To check soil erosion and to reduce the effect of sediment yield on the watershed
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