2014 · GeographyPrevious Year Question
Q96.
What are the benefits of implementing the 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme'? 1. Prevention of soil runoff. 2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers. 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table. 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer

C

Explanation

Integrated watershed development programme nowhere mentions interlinking of rivers. The benefits are prevention of soil runoff, rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater, and regeneration of natural vegetation.