The DIKSHA Catch the Rain online training course, launched under the NISHTHA framework by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the National Water Mission (Ministry of Jal Shakti), equips educators, administrators, and students with core competencies in water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and local water security management.

This guide provides a verified, deduplicated answer key covering the complete assessment question bank, alongside technical context, government policy citations, and official water benchmarks.

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Key Course Overview

Metric / Parameter	Official Details
Course Name	CPD / NISHTHA Catch the Rain Training
Governing Bodies	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Jal Shakti, NCERT
Campaign Tagline	“Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls”
Passing Benchmark	Minimum 70% required to qualify for certificate
Target Group	Teachers, Headmasters, Educational Administrators, Students

Verified Assessment Question Bank & Technical Context

1. National Water Mission was developed under National Action Plan for ___________

• Correct Answer: Climate Change
• Context: The National Water Mission (NWM) is one of eight missions under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) aimed at mitigating climate-induced water stress.

2. Catch the Rain campaign was launched on ___________

• Correct Answer: World Water Day
• Context: Officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Water Day (March 22, 2021).

3. How much freshwater is available to meet the needs and demands of all species on earth?

• Correct Answer: 1 percent
• Context: While 2.5% of global water is fresh, less than 1% is accessible surface or unconfined groundwater; the rest is locked in glaciers and ice caps.

4. What are the three dimensions of ‘sustainability and water’?

• Correct Answer: Ecosystem, Economy and Society
• Context: Sustainable water management balances environmental protection, economic viability, and equitable social distribution.

5. Plan the Rain Water Harvesting system keeping climatic conditions and ______ in mind.

• Correct Answer: Geography
• Context: Hydrogeology, soil infiltration rates, and geographical landform dictate whether water should be stored or artificially recharged into aquifers.

6. What do we call the process of collection and storage of rainwater for use?

• Correct Answer: Rainwater Harvesting
• Context: Involves rooftop catchments or ground runoff diversion systems designed to collect atmospheric precipitation before it is lost to evapotranspiration.

7. _________ consists of layers of gravel and sand that remove suspended particles

• Correct Answer: Rain water filter
• Context: Physical media filtration traps sediment and suspended solids prior to storage or groundwater recharge.

8. In which of the following daily activities maximum water is used?

• Correct Answer: In toilet
• Context: Conventional flush toilets use 10–13 liters per flush, representing the highest single daily indoor domestic water expenditure.

9. What is the best way to reduce water stress in India?

• Correct Answer: Protect existing water sources
• Context: Preventing contamination and desilting existing water bodies yields immediate, cost-effective water security compared to fresh infrastructure creation.

10. Which animal is the mascot/logo of the Catch the Rain Campaign?

• Correct Answer: The peacock is named Piku.
• Context: “Piku” the peacock serves as the official mascot to build awareness and encourage community participation.

11. In which sector is a major percentage of freshwater used in India?

• Correct Answer: Agriculture
• Context: Agricultural irrigation consumes 80% to 90% of India’s total abstracted freshwater.

12. “Catch the Rain” campaign is an opportunity for students to __________

• Correct Answer: learn and take action
• Context: Focuses on experiential learning, student water audits, and youth-driven community mobilization.

13. Under Samagra Shiksha – Jal Suraksha, each student should be able to _________

• Correct Answer: save at least one litre of water per day
• Context: Target initiative designed to instill conscious water conservation habits among school children nationwide.

14. Catch the rain – Jal Shakti Abhiyan campaign is for ___________

• Correct Answer: Urban and Rural areas
• Context: JSA:CTR covers all districts across both rural landscapes and urban local bodies.

15. To design a Rainwater Harvesting system, we need to consider the rainfall ______, magnitude and frequency.

• Correct Answer: Pattern
• Context: Rainfall intensity and distribution patterns determine storage capacity requirements and pipe sizing.

16. Which Ministry has launched the National Water Mission and Catch the Rain Campaign?

• Correct Answer: Jal Shakti
• Context: Administered under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in coordination with state water departments.

17. Rainwater Harvesting system considers two aspects ___________

• Correct Answer: Surface runoff and rooftop catchment area
• Context: Direct rooftop capture handles high-quality water, while surface runoff harvesting collects ground flow.

18. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been declared by the United Nations?

• Correct Answer: 17 SDGs
• Context: Adopted in 2015; water security is anchored by SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

19. The indirect or invisible use of water related to our consumption of products like food, clothes, shoes etc. is referred to as ________

• Correct Answer: Water footprint
• Context: Measures total direct and indirect freshwater consumed across a product’s supply chain lifecycle.

20. Catch the Rain campaign is aimed to reach out to _______

• Correct Answer: All stakeholders
• Context: Encompasses schools, local Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), civil society, and private citizens.

21. We need to conserve water because it is __________

• Correct Answer: Fragile and less
• Context: Fresh water represents a finite, unevenly distributed, and vulnerable global resource.

22. How students could be actively involved in water conservation activities?

• Correct Answer: Through child cabinet
• Context: School Bal Sansads (Child Cabinets) empower students to audit school water leaks and lead eco-drives.

23. How can PRI members help in CTR campaign at village level?

• Correct Answer: Operation and Maintenance
• Context: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) manage local water assets, desilting, and infrastructure maintenance.

24. Why do we need to harvest rainwater?

• Correct Answer: To reduce dependence on water supply
• Context: Decentralized harvesting reduces reliance on municipal grids and over-extracted deep tube wells.

25. What could be the best way to save water in our daily life?

• Correct Answer: Reduce water consumption
• Context: Demand-side management and consumption reduction prevent resource depletion at the source.

26. Among the following, which is an example of a traditional water harvesting system?

• Correct Answer: Step wells
• Context: Baolis or stepwells are traditional Indian subterranean rainwater collection structures.

27. Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

• Correct Answer: Glaciers
• Context: Over 68% of Earth’s total fresh water is bound in ice caps and glaciers.

28. Below the earth surface, layers of rocks or sediments hold water which is known as ____

• Correct Answer: Groundwater
• Context: Stored in geological subsurface layers known as aquifers.

29. Catch the Rain Campaign was launched as part of ______

• Correct Answer: Jal Shakti Abhiyan
• Context: JSA:CTR represents the national flagship seasonal rainwater harvesting drive.

30. As per study, how many people face high to extreme Water Stress in India?

• Correct Answer: 60 Crore
• Context: NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) states ~600 million people face severe water stress.

31. Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar is given to school for their work in the area of ________

• Correct Answer: Water, sanitation and hygiene
• Context: Evaluates national schools on WASH indicators, including active rainwater harvesting.

32. Tagline for Catch the Rain campaign is ______________

• Correct Answer: Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls
• Context: Emphasizes capturing localized precipitation immediately at point of impact.

33. What is the method of removing dirt and other particles from water using filters?

• Correct Answer: Filtration
• Context: Mechanical treatment separating insoluble physical particulate matter from liquid flow.

34. Which formula is used to calculate annual harvestable rainfall?

• Correct Answer: Area of Catchment X Total Annual rainfall X Runoff coefficient
• Context: Standard hydrological equation to quantify potential harvestable volume ($V = A \cdot P \cdot C$).

35. Planet earth is also referred to as _________

• Correct Answer: Blue Planet
• Context: Surface area is ~71% covered by liquid water oceans.

36. As per estimate, how many liters of water do we need for our daily consumption at home?

• Correct Answer: 135 Litres
• Context: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS IS 1172) specifies 135 liters per capita per day (LPCD) for basic domestic urban usage.

37. Which government programme promotes awareness on water conservation activities in schools?

• Correct Answer: Samagra Siksha Jal Suraksha
• Context: Ministry of Education drive driving water literacy across elementary and secondary schools.

Question Focus	Official Correct Answer
NAPCC Parent Plan	Climate Change
Launch Date	World Water Day (March 22)
Accessible Freshwater %	1 percent
Sustainability Dimensions	Ecosystem, Economy and Society
Design Parameter	Geography
Physical Filter Component	Rain water filter
Highest Domestic Usage	In toilet
Campaign Mascot	Peacock named Piku
Major Consuming Sector	Agriculture
Target Coverage	Urban and Rural areas
Governing Ministry	Jal Shakti
Total UN SDGs	17 SDGs
Indirect Water Use	Water footprint
Traditional RWH Example	Step wells
India Water Stress Stat	60 Crore (NITI Aayog)
BIS LPCD Requirement	135 Litres
Harvestable Formula	Area $\times$ Rainfall $\times$ Runoff Coefficient

How to Complete the Course on DIKSHA Platform

1. Log In: Open the official DIKSHA App or web portal using your state teacher credentials.
2. Access Dashboard: Navigate to My Courses and select CPD / NISHTHA Catch the Rain.
3. Attempt Modules: Complete reading modules and attempt the final assessment using the verified answer key above.
4. Confirm Score: Ensure you achieve at least 14 out of 20 (70%) on quiz attempts.
5. Download Certificate: Go to your Profile section after 24–48 hours to download your verified digital certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the minimum passing score for the DIKSHA Catch the Rain assessment?

You must score a minimum of 70% across module assessments to successfully complete the course and generate your official completion certificate.

What standard dictates domestic daily water requirements in India?

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS IS 1172) sets the baseline domestic water requirement at 135 liters per capita per day (LPCD).

Why is calculating the runoff coefficient necessary for rainwater harvesting?

The runoff coefficient factors in surface absorption losses (e.g., concrete vs. soil), ensuring storage tanks and recharge pits are accurately sized for actual collected water volume.