Question

Which methods of rainwater harvesting prevailed in ancient India?

Answer 1

Surangam, Bawaris, Jackwells,  jhalaras and johar's are the methods of rainwater harvesting that prevailed in ancient India.

Explanation:

• Rainwater harvesting is the process that is done for centuries in India.

• There were numerous methods which were used in ancient India to harvest the rainwater and use it later in various effective ways.

• Mainly village ponds, jhalaras and johar's were the important sources of harvesting rainwater.

• Bawaris is also the water source by which a pit is dug to collect the water.

• Jackwells were small-sized ponds which were used to conserve water during rainy season through narrow bamboo pipes.

• In surangam water is collected by tunnel.

• In Indus valley civilisation and also a Harappan community have used the rainwater harvesting method.

• These were also developed to larger sizes as the jack wells turned to be the most important reservoir of ancient times.

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