Diksha Catch the Rain Final Assessment Answers & Study Guide

The DIKSHA Catch the Rain online training program, developed 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 foundational knowledge regarding water conservation, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, and climate resilience.

This guide provides the verified answer key for the Final Assessment, accompanied by technical context, policy references, and official benchmarks.

Parameter	Details
Course Title	NISHTHA / DIKSHA Catch the Rain Training
Module	Final Comprehensive Assessment
Organizers	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Jal Shakti, NCERT
Minimum Passing Score	70% (Required for Certificate Generation)
Core Themes	Jal Shakti Abhiyan, NAPCC, SDG Goal 6, Rainwater Harvesting

Final Assessment: Question Analysis & Verified Answer Key

Question 1: “Catch The Rain” campaign is an opportunity for students to ______

Options: a. participate and conduct drives | b. learn and take action | c. spend time in playing | d. meet new people
Correct Answer: b. learn and take action
Technical Context: The campaign emphasizes experiential climate education. Students are encouraged to audit campus water usage, monitor local rainfall, and lead community-level rainwater harvesting initiatives.

Question 2: National Water Mission was developed under National Action Plan for ________

Options: a. Biodiversity Loss | b. Climate Change | c. Energy and Transportation | d. Water crisis
Correct Answer: b. Climate Change
Technical Context: The National Water Mission (NWM) is one of the eight core missions under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Its primary goal is conserving water, minimizing wastage, and ensuring equitable distribution across regions.

Question 3: How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been declared by the United Nations?

Options: a. 13 | b. 15 | c. 17 | d. 11
Correct Answer: c. 17
Technical Context: Adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, the 17 SDGs form the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Water conservation directly aligns with SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

Question 4: Catch The Rain campaign was launched as a part of _________

Options: a. Jal Shakti Abhiyan | b. Jal Jeevan Abhiyan | c. Nal Se Jal Abhiyan | d. Jal Suraksha Abhiyan
Correct Answer: a. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Technical Context: “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” (JSA:CTR) was launched to create decentralized rainwater harvesting structures across rural and urban districts prior to the monsoon season.

Question 5: In which sector, major percentage of freshwater is used in India?

Options: a. Textile | b. Domestic use | c. Industries | d. Agriculture
Correct Answer: d. Agriculture
Technical Context: Agricultural irrigation accounts for approximately 80% to 90% of total freshwater abstraction in India, primarily driven by flood irrigation and groundwater extraction.

Question 6: As per estimate, how many litres of water do we need for our daily consumption at home?

Options: a. 135 litres | b. 85 litres | c. 200 litres | d. 150 litres
Correct Answer: a. 135 Litres
Technical Context: According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS Benchmark IS 1172), the minimum basic requirement for domestic water consumption in urban households is 135 liters per capita per day (LPCD).

Question 7: Planet earth is also referred to as ______

Options: a. Green planet | b. Red planet | c. Brown Planet | d. Blue Planet
Correct Answer: d. Blue Planet
Technical Context: Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface, giving the planet its characteristic blue appearance from space.

Question 8: Catch The Rain – Jal Shakti Abhiyan campaign is for _________

Options: a. Urban and Rural areas | b. Selected cities and villages | c. Rural Villages and Towns | d. Urban Cities and Towns
Correct Answer: a. Urban and Rural areas
Technical Context: Unlike earlier targeted programs, JSA:CTR covers all districts (both rural and urban) across India under the tagline “Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls.”

Question 9: Catch The Rain campaign is aimed to reach out to ___________

Options: a. all teachers | b. all stakeholders | c. all community members | d. all schools
Correct Answer: b. all stakeholders
Technical Context: Sustainable water management requires multi-sectoral participation involving schools, local Panchayats, urban local bodies (ULBs), NGOs, and private citizens.

Question 10: How much freshwater is available to meet the needs and demands of all species on earth?

Options: a. 2 percent | b. 1 percent | c. 5 percent | d. 3 percent
Correct Answer: b. 1 percent
Technical Context: While 2.5% to 3% of Earth’s water is fresh, over two-thirds is trapped in glaciers and ice caps. Less than 1% is readily accessible surface water and usable groundwater.

Question 11: Increasing population and economic demands are creating water stress on which water sources?

Options: a. Rivers and groundwater | b. Groundwater | c. Lakes and ponds | d. Rivers and icecaps
Correct Answer: a. Rivers and groundwater
Technical Context: Excessive abstraction for irrigation and municipal needs has depleted aquifers and reduced baseline environmental flows in major river basins.

Question 12: As per the study, how many people face high to extreme WATER STRESS in India?

Options: a. 40 Crore | b. 70 Crore | c. 30 Crore | d. 60 Crore
Correct Answer: d. 60 Crore
Technical Context: According to NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report, around 600 million (60 Crore) people in India face high to extreme water stress.

Question 13: Among the following, which is an example of a traditional water harvesting system?

Options: a. Check dams | b. Step wells | c. Storage Tanks | d. Bore wells
Correct Answer: b. Step wells
Technical Context: Step wells (Baolis or Bavdis) are historical water storage systems designed to collect monsoon runoff and provide community access during dry periods.

Question 14: In which of the following daily activities maximum water is used?

Options: a. In toilet | b. In cooking | c. In cleaning | d. In bathing
Correct Answer: a. In toilet
Technical Context: Conventional single-flush toilets consume 10–13 liters per flush, representing the single largest indoor domestic water expenditure.

Question 15: Rainwater Harvesting System considers two aspects _________

Options: a. surface runoff and catchment area | b. storing and collecting water area | c. surface runoff and rooftop catchment area | d. rooftop catchment and collection area
Correct Answer: c. surface runoff and rooftop catchment area
Technical Context: Rainwater harvesting is classified into two main structural types: Rooftop Catchment (direct roof collection) and Surface Runoff Harvesting (capturing landscape flow).

Question 16: Plan the Rain Water Harvesting system keeping climatic conditions and ___________ in mind.

Options: a. Evaporation | b. Surface area | c. Rainfall | d. Geography
Correct Answer: d. Geography
Technical Context: Structural design depends on local hydrogeology, soil permeability, slope, and depth to water table to ensure effective aquifer recharge without structural erosion.

Question 17: How can teachers play an important role in promoting water conservation in school?

Options: a. By talking to Parents | b. By talking to School Management Committee members | c. Through meeting with Panchayati Raj Institution members | d. By engaging students
Correct Answer: d. By engaging students
Technical Context: Involving students in Eco-Clubs, water audits, and routine monitoring fosters behavioral change that extends into households and communities.

Question 18: Catch The Rain campaign was launched on __________

Options: a. Earth Day | b. World Rivers Day | c. World Water Day | d. Republic Day
Correct Answer: c. World Water Day
Technical Context: The campaign was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Water Day (March 22, 2021).

Question 19: Below the earth surface, layers of rocks or sediments hold water, which is known as __________

Options: a. Water below surface | b. Groundwater | c. Reservoir | d. Watershed
Correct Answer: b. Groundwater
Technical Context: Groundwater is held within saturated permeable geological formations called aquifers.

Question 20: _________ consists of layers of gravel and sand that remove suspended particles

Options: a. Down pipes | b. Barrel | c. Soakage pit | d. Rain water filter
Correct Answer: d. Rain water filter
Technical Context: A physical rainwater filter utilizes graded layers of coarse sand, gravel, and charcoal to trap physical debris and turbidity prior to recharge or storage.

Q. No.	Topic	Verified Choice
1	Campaign Goal for Students	b. learn and take action
2	National Water Mission Parent Plan	b. Climate Change
3	UN SDG Total Goals	c. 17
4	Umbrella Campaign	a. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
5	Major Freshwater Consuming Sector	d. Agriculture
6	BIS Per Capita Domestic Water Need	a. 135 litres
7	Alternate Earth Designation	d. Blue Planet
8	Campaign Coverage Area	a. Urban and Rural areas
9	Target Audience	b. all stakeholders
10	Available Accessible Freshwater %	b. 1 percent
11	Stressed Water Sources	a. Rivers and groundwater
12	NITI Aayog Water Stress Statistic	d. 60 Crore
13	Traditional Water System Example	b. Step wells
14	Highest Domestic Water Usage Activity	a. In toilet
15	RWH System Core Aspects	c. surface runoff and rooftop catchment area
16	RWH Design Parameter	d. Geography
17	Primary Educator Strategy	d. By engaging students
18	Launch Date	c. World Water Day
19	Subsurface Stored Water	b. Groundwater
20	Physical Filtration Component	d. Rain water filter

Steps to Complete Assessment & Download Certificate on DIKSHA

Access DIKSHA Portal: Log in to the official DIKSHA Platform via browser or mobile app using teacher credentials.
Navigate to Course: Go to My Courses $\rightarrow$ CPD Catch the Rain.
Attempt Quiz: Open the Final Assessment, record answers using the matrix above, and select Submit.
Confirm Passing Score: Ensure a score of at least 14/20 (70%).
Download Certificate: Go to your Profile page after 24–48 hours to download the digitally verified certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the passing threshold for the DIKSHA Catch the Rain assessment?

Participants must score at least 70% in the final assessment to complete the module and qualify for a digital completion certificate.

What is the main tagline of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign?

The official tagline is “Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls.”

Why is geography a crucial factor in designing rainwater harvesting systems?

Geographical parameters like soil filtration rates, slope gradient, and underlying rock formations dictate whether water should be stored in surface tanks or directed into groundwater recharge wells.

Diksha Catch the Rain Final Assessment Answers & Policy Guide