Question

Johar is the popular method of rainwater harvesting in which region of Rajasthan?
(A) Marwar
(B) Shekhawati
(C) Barmer
(D) Bikaner

Answer 1

Answer:

(B) Shekhawati

Explanation:

Johar a community-owned traditional rainwater storage wetland primarily used to effectively harness water resources in the state of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, western Uttar Pradesh of North India, which collects and stores water throughout the year to be used to refill groundwater in nearby water wells, clean, bathe and drink by humans and cattle.

In Rajasthan, Shekhawati is the region where it is practiced.