Question 91 markMCQSection A

Bandharas and Tals are age old water harvesting concepts / structures found in

Our Environment
Water Harvesting Structures

Options

(a)Bihar
(b)Maharashtra
(c)Tamil Nadu
(d)Rajasthan

Official answer

Option (b) is correct. Bandharas and Tals are age-old water harvesting structures found in Maharashtra.

Answer keywords:BandharasTalsMaharashtrawater harvesting

Marking scheme

  1. 1.Correct option (b) - 1 Mark

Hint

These traditional structures are located in a western Indian state known for its Western Ghats and Deccan plateau agriculture.

Quick oral answer

Bandharas and Tals are traditional water harvesting structures found in Maharashtra, used to store rainwater and recharge groundwater for agricultural use.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Confusing Bandharas with Khadins, which are found in Rajasthan.
  2. 2.Confusing them with Ahars and Pynes of Bihar.

Analysis and explanation

Traditional water harvesting systems vary across different states in India to suit local geography and climate. Bandharas and Tals are traditional check-dams and water reservoirs built in Maharashtra to divert water for agriculture. Other states have different systems: Bihar uses Ahars and Pynes; Tamil Nadu uses Eris (tanks); Rajasthan uses Khadins, Nadis, and Tanks.

Interesting facts

Bandharas are traditional stone check dams built across streams to raise the water level so that it can flow into canals (pat) for irrigating nearby fields.

Question details

Q9 of 45 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2020
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Our Environment
Topic
Water Harvesting Structures
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Conservation of resources

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2020?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Water Harvesting Structures" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper.