Question

In Shekhawati region and Haryana __________ is the source of rainwater collection.
A. Beri
B. Nadi
C. Baori
D. Jihad

Answer 1

Hint: All the options are also methods of rainwater harvesting but in different locations. It is a type of tank or reservoir to store rainwater. It is also known as pokhar.

Complete Answer:
We are completely dependent on the water sources available on our planet. Due to rapid growth of population and excessive use of water, water scarcity is becoming an increasingly problematic issue all over the world. We shall take a look at the various traditional methods of water conservation and rainwater harvesting and see which one is from the location asked for in the question-

A. Beri is the name of the water tanks built in many areas in Rajasthan. It is made up of a covered, underground cistern built on shallow ground. It collects the rainwater. Thus it is not the correct answer.

B. Nadi is a kind of pond built in some villages in Rajasthan where the rainwater is collected for later use. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

C. Baori is another type of rainwater storage facility built in different places in Rajasthan. So, this is also not the correct answer.

D. Johad is a kind of rainwater storage area or tank that is owned and maintained by the community. They are found in Haryana and Shekhawati region. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Note: Baories are also called stepwells and some of them are built very beautifully and elaborately. Johads are one of the oldest water conservation systems that were used in the country. Rainwater harvesting is now gaining more popularity due to the easy and environmentally friendly way of getting access to water as well as water conservation. Rajendra Singh was awarded the Stockholm Water Prize in 2015 for popularizing the use of johads in Rajasthan and surrounding areas with water shortage.