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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 45

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

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Which state in India has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses in the state?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • Tamil Nadu has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structures compulsory to all the houses across the state. It is the first state in India to do so.
  • Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting is the technique through which rain water is captured from the roof catchments and stored in reservoirs.
  • Harvested rain water can be stored in sub-surface ground water reservoir by adopting artificial recharge techniques to meet the household needs through storage in tanks.