Loading...
UPSC 2004: Tarun Bharat Sangh, an organization based in a village near Alwar (Rajasthan) has become famous because of
(a)Cultivation of genetically modified cotton
(b)Rehabilitation of women victims of AIDS
(c)Livelihood projects for destitute rural women
(d)Rain-water harvesting
Attempt This Question
Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Rain-water harvesting
Tarun Bharat Sangh, headquartered near Alwar, Rajasthan, is renowned for reviving traditional johads and other rain-water harvesting systems, leading to the restoration of several seasonal rivers; it is not primarily engaged in the other activities listed. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarun_Bharat_Sangh?utm_source=openai))
Related Current Affairs
Related UPSC Questions
More from Water & Wetland Conservation
2005easy
Virtual water trade is being looked at by experts as a solution to the world’s water crisis. What does virtual water (VW) imply?
2009easy
In India, which one of the following States has the largest inland saline wetland?
1998easy
Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellate. These blooms are called
Related Environment & Ecology Topics
2004Environmental Governance & Legislation
Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?
2001International Environmental Treaties & Summits
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Important Day) I. World Environment Day II. Wor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2004 Environment & Ecology question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): Rain-water harvesting. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Water & Wetland Conservation question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 46. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Water & Wetland Conservation.
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Water & Wetland Conservation?▼
UPSC has asked 20 questions from Water & Wetland Conservation (under Environment & Ecology) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.