Q1: What is the chapter about?
Ans: Importance of water.
Q2: What is the name of the lake built by King Ghadsi?
Ans: Ghadsisar Lake was built by King Ghadsi of Jaisalmer approximately 650 years ago.
Q3: Where is Jaisalmer located?
Ans: Jaisalmer is located in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Q4: Who recorded his observations about India over a thousand years ago?
Ans: Al-Biruni was a notable traveller who visited India over a thousand years ago.
Q5: Where did Al-Biruni come from?
Ans: Al-Biruni came from a region that is now known as Uzbekistan.
Q6: What is rainwater harvesting?
Ans: Rainwater harvesting involves the collection and storage of rainwater for later use.
Q7: What are stepwells?
Ans: Wells or ponds with steps leading to the water.
Q8: What is another word for stepwells?
Ans: Another word for stepwells is bavdis.
Q9: State whether the following statement is true or false:
Ghadsisar Lake is still in use.
Ans: False. Ghadsisar Lake is no longer in use.
Q10: What were the changes due to the creation of the lake in Darki Mai's village?
Ans: The problem of food and water is now less. People get more milk. They have started earning more.
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