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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

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Arvary Pani Sansad is a watershed management programme in ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rajasthan.

  • Arvary Pani Sansad is a watershed management program in Rajasthan.
  • Arvari Pani Sansad in Alwar, Rajasthan, has initiated construction of several water harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug ponds (johads), check dams, etc.

  • Watershed management involves applying suitable land-use and water-management techniques within a drainage basin to safeguard and enhance the quality of water and other natural resources.

  • Key objectives include
    • Pollution control: Reducing contaminants entering the watershed.
    • Sustainable resource use: Preventing the over‑exploitation of soil, water, and vegetation.
    • Water regulation: Enhancing water storage, mitigating floods, and controlling sediment build-up.
    • Erosion prevention: Stabilizing soils to curb land degradation.
    • Groundwater recharge: Promoting infiltration to secure a reliable water supply.
    • Habitat and biodiversity conservation: Protecting wildlife and their ecosystems within the watershed.