Question

Identify an objective of watershed management.

• A. To increase infiltration of rainwater
• B. To improve and increase the production of wildlife resources
• C. To fulfill the increasing demand of portable water
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B

An area or ridge of land that separates water flowing to different rivers, basins or seas is called as watershed. Watershed management emphasizes scientific soil and water conservation and tends to increase the biomass production. The aim of the watershed management is to develop primary resources of land and water to produce secondary resources of plants and animals for use in a manner which will not cause ecological imbalance. It also aims at increasing the infiltration of rainwater.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.