In Western Rajasthan today plenty of water is available due to:
(a) rooftop water harvesting
(b) perennial Rajasthan Canal
(c) construction of Tankas
(d) none of the above
Answers
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A taanka, also known as a tanka or kunds[1], is a traditional rainwater harvesting technique, common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India.[2] It is meant to provide drinking water for a single or a small group of families and is an important element of water security in these arid regions. It is made of a cylindrical underground rainwater storage cistern usually 10 ft × 10 ft (3.05 m × 3.05 m) in size, wherein rainwater from rooftops, a courtyard or natural or artificially prepared catchment flows into the paved pit, through filtered inlets made on the external wall of the structure, where it is stored and can be used by one family during the dry season. Once fully filled, the water is sufficient for a family of 5-6 members for a period of 5–6 months. A filled taanka prevents everyday water fetching from far-away water sources and relieves the burden of many women, who are traditionally tasked with this role in this region.
Answer:
plz mark me as brainliest ❤️
