Question

Select the option(s) that could serve as viable solution to prevent the worsening of the drought problem.

• A. Efficient utilisation of rainwater, surface water, and groundwater
• B. Employing shallow ploughing methods
• C. Using alternate sources of irrigation
• D. Using High Yielding Variety of seeds

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Efficient utilisation of rainwater, surface water, and groundwater
C Using alternate sources of irrigation
D Using High Yielding Variety of seeds

The following methods can be employed in order to prevent the worsening of the drought problem in drought prone areas:

• Efficient utilisation of rainwater, surface water, and groundwater.
• Employing specific crop pattern and deep ploughing methods.
• Using alternate sources of irrigation.
• Using High Yielding Variety of seeds.