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.
Answer:
(c)
CA
Statement 1 is Correct: Watershed programmes focus on soil conservation measures (contour bunding, check dams, afforestation) to reduce erosion. Statement 2 is incorrect: This is not part of Intregrated Water shed Development Programme rather it is related to river-linking projects, not watershed development. Statement 3 is correct: A key objective of IWDP is to improve water availability through percolation tanks, check dams, and groundwater recharge. Statement 4 is correct: By controlling grazing, afforestation, and moisture conservation, degraded land sees natural regeneration.