ReasoningModerate1 mark
1(iii)
Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S10 and answer the following questions:
Roshan, while travelling from Sirori to Tokra, observed that the surface water sources are dry except for the reservoir near Tokra. What according to you may be the reason for the presence of water in the reservoir in 6832 near Tokra settlement?
Topic: Water features on toposheets
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The reservoir is enclosed by an embankment, which obstructs the flow of water and stores it; the stored water therefore survives the dry months when the open, unprotected sources have dried up.
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