Preventive Measure to Control Famine

Q.

Which of the following is a way to conserve rainwater?

1. Rainwater harvesting

2. Deforestation

3. Use of groundwater for daily usage

4. Building new houses

Q. Cutting down of trees in a forest for fuel, construction or other purpose is called .

1. afforestation
2. deforestation
3. rainwater harvesting

Q. Identify the error in the sentence, if any.
Professor Chandra's pioneering work on rainwater harvesting and recharging of groundwater in drought prone areas have been drawing media attention.

1. On
2. Chandra's
3. Have been
4. No error
5. Media attention

Q. Which measure should not be taken to manage natural calamity?

1. Deforestation

2. Every house must adopt rainwater harvesting system.

3. Efforts are to be made to store sufficient water during rainy season

4. Avoid pollution and wastage of water in rivers and tanks.