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UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies

Question 46: Environment and Ecology

Tarun Bharat Sangh, an organization based in a village near Alwar (Rajasthan) has become famous because of

aCultivation of genetically modified cotton
bRehabilitation of women victims of AIDS
cLivelihood projects for destitute rural women
dRain-water harvesting

AnswerThe answer is (d).

Tarun Bharat Sangh, founded in Alwar district of Rajasthan, revived johads (small earthen check dams) and other traditional rain-water harvesting structures, bringing dry rivers such as the Arvari back to life. Rajendra Singh, who led it, won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2001. Remember: Tarun Bharat Sangh, Alwar, johads.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The Sangh has no link with genetically modified cotton.
  • (b) AIDS rehabilitation is not its work.
  • (c) Livelihood projects for women are not its fame.
  • (d) Correct: its fame comes from rain-water harvesting.

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