- Watershed development focuses on the holistic management of land, water, and vegetative resources within a watershed area. - Key objectives include reducing soil loss (1. Controlling soil erosion) and improving water availability by promoting infiltration, reducing runoff, and recharging groundwater aquifers (2. Conservation of water and to maintain ground water).
Watershed development Programme is aimed for 1. Controlling of soil erosion. 2. Conservation of water and to maintain ground water. 3. Providing drinking water facility to the rural areas. 4. Controlling floods of the river during rainy days. Choose the correct answer using codes given below :
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Water Conservation (Watershed Management and Integrated River Basin Planning)
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