Question:
Which of the following "water storage" types are commonly used in Bihar?
(A) Bhundhis
(B) Ahar
(C) Kulhs
(D) Pynes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following "water storage" types are commonly used in Bihar?
(A) Bhundhis
(B) Ahar
(C) Kulhs
(D) Pynes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Bhundhis
(B) Ahar
(C) Kulhs
(D) Pynes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
- (A) and (C) only
- (B) and (D) only
- (A) and (B) only
- (C) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The water storage types commonly used in Bihar are (B) Ahar and (D) Pynes.
Additional Context:
- Traditional Bihar Water Systems:
- Ahar: Earthen embankments to store rainwater
- Pynes: Artificial channels diverting river water
- Geographical Specificity:
- Primarily found in South Bihar's floodplains
- Dating back to Mauryan period (300 BCE)
- Other Options Analysis:
- Bhundhis: Rajasthan's circular underground tanks
- Kulhs: Himachal Pradesh's mountain irrigation channels
- Modern Relevance:
- Still functional in 60+ villages
- Recognized by UNDP as climate-resilient practice
Correct Answer: (2) (B) and (D) only.
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