Conservation of Water


 
 
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Conservation of Water

Water Management and Conservation: Water is meant for the development and sustenance of all communities. Studies show that the total demand for water by 2031 is expected to be 50% higher than that for today.

  • In addition to this, water resources are unequally distributed and lack proper planning and management. Water is required for domestic purpose, agriculture, hydro-power, thermal power, navigation, recreation, etc.
  • Utilization of water in various uses should be optimized and awareness programs about water as a scarce resource should be promoted. Water management is the need of the hour because it is a limited and valuable resource on our planet. Water management should be done under some rules and regulations.
  • Having realised the importance of water conservation, following steps may help in managing water for future:

  • Repair a leaking tap immediately and avoid activities like bathing, brushing, washing utensils, etc. under a running tap.
  • Floods should be controlled by constructing dams and by interlinking of rivers.
  • Farmers should use drip system for irrigation to avoid wastage of water.
  • Domestic and industrial waste water should be properly treated and recycled.
  • We should plant more and more trees to prevent rainwater from flowing off and to allow it to seep underground thus, recharging the water table.
  • Rainwater should be harvested, i.e., it should be collected on rooftops or directed to the ground to raise water table.
  • Many places in India have an age-old practice of water storage and water recharge system like the Bawris (also called step-well or baolis). These are used to collect and store rainwater which is used during drought or when there is shortage of water. The Bawris which were discontinued from being used are now again revived in many places.
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    Question : 1

    The technique of watering plants by making use of narrow tubings which deliver water directly at the base of the plant is ____________

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Many palaces in India have an age - old practice of water storage and water recharge system like the __________________.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Germs and bacteria are destroyed by __________________

    Right Option : C
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