Choose correct option. Objectives of water shed management in India : (a) जंगल लागवड व वृक्षारोपण (b) पाऊसाच्या पाण्याचे संवर्धन (c) जमिनीचे पाणी वाढविण्याची क्षमता वाढविणे (d) खड्डे खोदून त्यात पाणी जिरविणे (e) कृषी उद्योग वाढीस लावणे पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option C (All the above are correct).

Key Points:
• Correct Option Evaluation: The correct answer is option (3) All the above are correct.
• Objectives of Watershed Management:
• Integrated watershed management programs in India aim for holistic rural and environmental development:
• (a) Forestation and Tree Plantation: Prevents soil erosion and improves green cover. (Objective)
• (b) Rainwater harvesting: Captures and stores rainwater for sustainable use. (Objective)
• (c) Increasing capacity of groundwater level: Recharges aquifers and raises water tables. (Objective)
• (d) Digging trenches and water feeding (CCTs/Farm ponds): Facilitates percolation and moisture retention. (Objective)
• (e) To promote agro-based industries: Enhanced water security boosts agricultural productivity, raw material availability, and rural agro-processing industries. (Objective)
• Exam Insight: Watershed development is a cornerstone of drought management in semi-arid regions like Maharashtra.
• Key Takeaway: All listed objectives including forestation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, trench digging, and promoting agro-industries are correct.