The movement “Pani Panjayath” was initiated to conserve waters in the drought prone areas of _______state.

The correct answer is: B. Rajasthan

Pani Panchayat is a community-based water management system that was initiated in the drought-prone areas of Rajasthan in 1995. The system is based on the principle of participatory democracy, and it involves the participation of all stakeholders in the management of water resources.

Pani Panchayats have been successful in conserving water and improving the livelihoods of people in the drought-prone areas of Rajasthan. The system has been replicated in other parts of India, and it has also been adopted by other countries.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• A. Tamilnadu: Tamilnadu is a state in southern India. It is not a drought-prone state, and the Pani Panchayat movement has not been initiated there.
• B. Rajasthan: Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is a drought-prone state, and the Pani Panchayat movement was initiated there in 1995.
• C. Maharashtra: Maharashtra is a state in western India. It is not a drought-prone state, and the Pani Panchayat movement has not been initiated there.
• D. Karnataka: Karnataka is a state in southern India. It is not a drought-prone state, and the Pani Panchayat movement has not been initiated there.