| CHAPTER 2 | DEVELOPMENT OF WATERSHED AREA |
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Answer the following questions in brief:
(1)Why is it necessary to implement watershed development programme?
Ans.
Implementing watershed development programmeis vital for sustainable water
management, preventing soil erosion, enhancing water availability, supporting
agriculture and safeguarding ecosystem in a holistic manner.
(2) Write information about the activities implemented for watershed development
in your area.
Ans.
I do not have specific information about local activities, but typical watershed
development may involve afforestation, soil erosion, check dams, counter bunding and
community awareness program for sustainable water management.
(3) Write remedial methods are used in development of watershed area?
Ans.
Watershed development involves afforestation, counter trenching, check dams, soil
conservation and community participation to remediate land degradation and ensure
sustainable water resources.
(4) What can be done to recharge groundwater in urban areas? Explain with an
example.
Ans.
i) Urban areas can recharge groundwater by implementing rainwater harvesting systems.
ii) For instance, rooftop rainwater harvesting in buildings collects rain, discharging the
groundwater table.
(5) What is farm pond? How is it constructed?
Ans.
i) A farm pond is a small water reservoir built on farmland.
ii) Construction involves excavation, creating an embankment, and lining to store
rainwater, providing irrigation during dry periods for crops.
(6) How can the technique of Block water, Seep water be made successful while
cultivating the land? Explain with an example.
Ans.
i)'Block water seep water' involves creating barriers to slow water flow, promoting
infiltration.
ii) for example, contour bunds on slopes trap water, allowing it to seep into the soil.