The people of Himachal Pradesh make channels to bring water from a glacier or rainwater to villages for the function of mainly irrigation. These channels are locally known as:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Guls or Kuls.
The people of Himachal Pradesh build channels called Guls or Kuls to bring water from glaciers or rainwater to villages, mainly for irrigation. These are traditional water management systems that efficiently distribute water to terraced fields in hilly regions. They reflect the community’s sustainable use of natural resources in mountainous terrain.
Other options:
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Baori: Stepwells found mainly in Rajasthan for storing water.
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Khadins: Earthen embankments in Rajasthan that collect runoff water for agriculture.
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Johads: Small earthen ponds in Haryana and Rajasthan used for rainwater harvesting.