Geography
(i) What is watershed management?
(ii) How is it beneficial for farmers in the long run?
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(i) Watershed management refers to the efficient management and conservation of both the surface and groundwater resources. It includes the prevention of run-off as well as storage and recharge of groundwater by various methods like percolation pits, recharge wells, borewells, dugwells etc.
(ii) Watershed management is beneficial for farmers as it is aimed at conserving both soil and water. Since both soil and water are indispensible for the cultivation of crops, watershed management helps farmers to maximize their crop production and income.
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