Question

Match List-I with List-II.

\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I (Name of Tank)} & \textbf{List-II (Location)} \\ \hline \text{(A) Pampasaras} & \text{(I) Rajasthan} \\ \text{(B) Veeranum} & \text{(II) Kasargod} \\ \text{(C) Khadin} & \text{(III) Bellary} \\ \text{(D) Surangam} & \text{(IV) Tamil Nadu} \\ \hline \end{array} \]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Hint:

Remember:
Khadin $\rightarrow$ Rajasthan (desert rainwater harvesting)
Surangam $\rightarrow$ Kerala/Karnataka border (tunnel well)
Veeranam $\rightarrow$ Tamil Nadu (Chola dynasty irrigation tank)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This matching task involves identifying traditional water harvesting structures of India and linking them with the states where they are traditionally practiced.
Detailed Explanation:
Let us establish the correct state-wise pairings for each traditional structure:
- (A) Pampasaras: Pampa Sarovar is a historical lake located near Hampi in the Koppal/Bellary district of Karnataka.
Thus, (A) matches with (III).
- (B) Veeranum: The Veeranam tank (Veeranam Lake) is a major historical water storage reservoir constructed in the 10th century in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu.
Thus, (B) matches with (IV).
- (C) Khadin: A khadin is an ingenious construction designed to harvest surface runoff for agriculture in hyper-arid regions of Rajasthan (first developed by the Paliwal Brahmins of Jaisalmer).
Thus, (C) matches with (I).
- (D) Surangam: A surangam is a traditional water harvesting system consisting of a horizontal tunnel dug into hill slopes to tap lateral groundwater flow, practiced in Kasargod district of North Kerala.
Thus, (D) matches with (II).
Combining these matches, we get: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Step 2: Final Answer:
The matching sequence corresponds to option (B).