Question

What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?

1. Prevention of soil runoff

1. Linking the country’* perennial rivers with seasonal rivers

1. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table

1. 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 1

(c) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was launched during 2009-10.It aims at Prevention of soil runoff, Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table and Regeneration of natural vegetation.