Question

The ancient water harvesting method used in rajasthan is a. Surangams b. Kattas c. Kulhs d. Nadis

Answer 1

Taanka, also known as tanka or kunds, is a traditional rainwater harvesting technique, common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India.

Answer 2

In Rajasthan, the ancient water harvesting method that was used is (d) Nadis.

• A dug-out pond or tank in a village is called Nadis.
• It has a large catchment area.
• These structures get the water from the rainfall.
• Nadis are also capable of recharging the groundwater from the water stores in them through the process of deep percolation and seepage.
• The water stored in Nadis can be used for various purposes like household chores as well as drinking.
• Nadis are mostly found in the Western part of Rajasthan.
• Surangas are water tunnel systems found in Kerala and Karnataka.
• Kattas are temporary check dams found in Kerala and Karnataka.
• Kulhs are found in Himachal Pradesh and are traditional irrigation systems.

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