Watershed management is:
Correct answer: D. Both (a) & (b)
- A. The management of watershed area to achieve certain objectives of management
- B. The objective can be conservation of soil and water, regulation of stream flow regime, flood control, reduction of sediment, ground water recharge etc.
- C. None of these
- D. Both (a) & (b)
Explanation
Watershed management means managing the drainage area to meet objectives such as soil and water conservation, flood control, sediment reduction, streamflow regulation, and groundwater recharge. Both statements together give the definition and its principal objectives.
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