Conservation of Water
Conservation of Water: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Conservation of Water, Rainwater Harvesting & Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting etc.
Important Questions on Conservation of Water
Explain the reasons for the shortage of water?



Observe the pictures.
Which of these vessels is suitable for use without wasting water? Why? Put () mark.

We should inform the people concerned when we see wastage of water from broken public taps.

We should close taps when we see them left open.

What is rainwater harvesting? Why is it done?

In surface rainwater harvesting, which of the following is the catchment area?

Which of the following methods of water distribution system has more community participation and active initiative from people?

In rooftop rainwater harvesting, which of the following is considered the catchment area?

In a city where the land area for collecting water runoff is limited, which of the following methods of rainwater harvesting is usually followed?

Rainwater harvesting can be subdivided into two types. Identify them.

State Yes or No.
Rainwater harvesting is absolutely a new concept for water conservation.

Most of the metro cities are suffering from water crisis these days. Which of the following actions might provide a solution to this problem?


Name the following storage container in the given picture.
[ metal tumbler, overhead tank, water tank, bucket, geyser, bottle, underground tank, tub, mug, jug]


How much water do you use for brushing teeth? Can the amount of water used be reduced?


Which of the following is not a way to conserve water?
