Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Class 9 / English
Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Question 6 of 9Book: TN-ENG-09Chapter 5
What urgent need does Sir C.V. Raman emphasize for Indian agriculture alongside river harnessing?
A
Building giant highways
B
Afforestation (the systematic planting of suitable civilized forests)
C
Digging deep wells everywhere
D
Importing foreign seeds
Correct AnswerB.
Afforestation (the systematic planting of suitable civilized forests)
Explanation
Afforestation checks soil erosion, prevents water runoff, and provides cheap fuel.