Question

List two advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level.(Delhi - 2015)

Answer 1

Answer:

Overexploitation of water resources will be reduced. (b) Helps to recharge the natural wells and provides moisture for vegetation over a wide area.

Answer 2

Advantages are listed below -

Water harvesting is the process by which water is stored from natural sources.

Advantages of water harvesting for the community are -

•Helps people through floods and droughts.

•Recharges water table and water sources.

•Water does not collect at a particular area hence any housing of mosquitoes and insects does not occur.

•Soil quality does not deprive due to loss of moisture and hence remains fertile for growing plants and crops.