Question

Among the following pick the correct way of conserving natural resources.

• A. Stop deforestation
• B. Stop using polythene
• C. Stop throwing material in river
• D. Rainwater harvesting

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

A . Rainwater harvesting is the method of collection and storage of rainwater in natural reservoirs or tank and infiltration of surface water into subsurface aquifers (like well or underground water pumped through hand pump). This method is used to conserve drinking water (a natural resource).

B. This is the way of stopping the pollution of rivers and not a conservation method.

C. The banning of cutting of trees will conserve the natural resources like soil, air and wood. It is a method of preventing global warming, landslides, etc.

D. Again, banning of the usage of poly-bags can prevent solid waste pollution. This is not a conservation method.