Indian Geography

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Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
The terms Khatri, Kuhl, Johad, and Dongs refer to traditional water conservation and irrigation techniques used in different parts of India:
Khatri: Traditional water storage structures found in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, used to collect and store rainwater for agricultural and domestic use.
Kuhl: Small, community-managed irrigation channels found in Himachal Pradesh, used to divert water from mountain streams to fields.
Johad: Rainwater harvesting structures, mainly found in Rajasthan, used for recharging groundwater and storing water for dry periods.
Dongs: Floodwater harvesting systems used in Assam, where small embankments are built to collect excess water during monsoons for later use.
Some other names are Jal Mandir(Gujarat), Zabo( Nagaland), Eri, Ooranis( Tamil Nadu), Pat (Madhya Pradesh).