Question

Name some traditional water harvesting systems in India. [DoE]

Answer 1

Answer:

Rajasthan-Based Paar: Paar was a harvesting practice used in the desert areas of Rajasthan. ...

Talaab: These have been popular since the days of the kings. ...

Saza kuva: These wells were initiated on a partnership basis. ...

Johad: These are earthen check dams that were meant to collect rainwater. ...

Pat:

Answer 2

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(a) Guls and Kuls : People built guls and kuls in hilly and mountainous regions to divert water. These are simple channels.

b)

Paar system:

Paar is a common water harvesting practice in the western Rajasthan region.

c)Pat system

Pat system is the traditional water harvesting system of Madhya Pradesh.