Identify the water harvesting system in Western Himalayas. 

The correct answer is Guls.

Key Points

• Guls:-
  • Guls are diversion channels that are built along the contours of hillsides to collect and transport water from streams and springs to villages and agricultural fields. 
  • The most common water harvesting system in the Western Himalayas is the gul, also known as a kul. 
  • Guls are typically made of stone or earth and are lined with clay or plastic to prevent leakage.
  • They can be several kilometers long and may have several branches to distribute water to different areas.

 Additional Information

• Johads:-
  • These are traditional rainwater harvesting systems that are practiced in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh of North India.
  • Johads are community-owned and managed, and they are used to store rainwater throughout the year.
• Khadins:-
  • These are traditional rainwater harvesting systems that are practiced in the Thar Desert region of India, particularly in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
  • Khadins are also known as dhoras.