What a Tank!
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What is a water tank used for?
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A water tank is used to store water for later use. People use it at home when water is needed for drinking, washing, cooking, and other daily work.
What are overhead water tanks?
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Overhead water tanks are water tanks kept or built on the roof of a house. They store large amounts of water for daily use.
How long can Tankas store water?
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Tankas can store enough water for six to seven months. They are underground water storage tanks found in the Thar region of Rajasthan.
What are Ooranis?
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Ooranis are traditional water storage structures in Tamil Nadu. They store rainwater for drinking and farming.
What are Panam Keni wells?
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Panam Keni wells are traditional water storage structures in Kerala. They are known for not drying up even in the hottest months.
Why are Tankas useful in Rajasthan's Thar region?
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Tankas are useful because they store water underground for a long time. They can hold enough water for six to seven months, which helps in dry places where water is scarce.
What makes Punjab's water tanks unique?
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Punjab's water tanks are unique because they are shaped like things that show the owner's profession or interests, such as a tractor, bullock cart, rooster, football, statue, or aeroplane.
How are Punjab's water tanks made?
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First, a steel rod frame is made. Then concrete is used to give the tank its final shape. After that, the tank is installed on the roof of the house.
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