The most appropriate use of rain water harvesting is

The correct answer is Irrigation.

• The most appropriate use of rainwater harvesting is irrigation.

Key Points

• Rainwater harvesting:
  • Rainwater harvesting is the simple process or method used to conserve rainwater by collecting, storing and conveying of rainwater that runs off from rooftops, roads and open grounds for later use.
  • Rainwater harvesting systems consists of the following components:
    • Catchment to collect and store the captured Rainwater.
    • Conveyance system to transport the harvested water from the catchment to the recharge zone.
    • Filtering system for filtering the collected Rainwater and remove pollutants.

    • Tanks to store the filtered water which is ready to use.

Additional Information

•  Irrigation is the process of applying water to the crops artificially to make efficient use of water and to fulfil their water requirements.
• The sources of water for irrigation are wells, ponds, lakes, canals, tube-wells, and even dams. 
• Types of irrigation:
  • Sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, surface irrigation, localised irrigation, Centre pivot irrigation, sub-irrigation and manual irrigation.