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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

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Which is the first Indian state to start rooftop rainwater harvesting?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Tamil Nadu.

  • Tamil Nadu was the first state in India which launched the rooftop rainwater harvesting and made it compulsory for every building to avoid groundwater depletion.
  • The rooftop rainwater harvesting model of the Tamil Nadu government gave an excellent result within five years and led to a 50% rise in water level in five years in Chennai.