Question

Match the following column and choose the correct option.

Column A	Column B
1. Rajasthan	a. Ahars and pynes
2. Bihar	b. Khains, tanks and nadi
3. Tamil Nadu	c. Surangams
4. Kerala	d. Eris

• A. 1-b 2-a 3-d 4-c
• B. 1-c 2-b 3-d 4-a
• C. 1-b 2-a 3-c 4-d
• D. 1-a 2-b 3-d 4-c

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1-b 2-a 3-d 4-c

The correct option is (A)

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ahar and pynes is a traditional agricultural system used in Bihar.
2. Khadins, tanks and nadis are the traditional water harvesting techniques of Rajasthan.
3. Surangam is a traditional water management system used in Kerala.
4. Eris is one of the oldest water management systems in India, which is still used in Tamil Nadu.

Final answer: The correct answer is 1-b 2-a 3-d 4-c.