Question

Which of the following statements is /are true regarding rainwater harvesting?

1. Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater that runs off from rooftops, parks, roads, and open grounds.
2. Rainwater harvesting is less economical as compared to the construction of dams.

[1 mark]

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 & 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1

Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater that runs off from rooftops, parks, roads, and open grounds. Switching to rainwater harvesting would save huge amounts of money that were instead required for the construction of dams. Moreover, the loss of vegetation and wildlife due to this construction is avoided altogether.

Hence, rainwater harvesting is comparatively more economical, environmentally viable, and socially acceptable alternative as compared to the construction of dams.