Question

What is watershed management? Give its one advantage.

Answer 1

Watershed management:

1. The scientific method of soil and water conservation to increase biomass production is called watershed management.
2. It helps to develop primary resources of land and water, and also helps in the production of secondary resources like plants and animals for use.
3. This helps in sustainable development to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.

Advantages of watershed management are:

1. Enhanced productivity in the area increases the income of the watershed community.
2. Incidence of droughts and floods decreases.
3. The silt of downstream dams and reservoirs also decreases.