Water Resources

The process of collecting and storing water from surfaces for future use is called:

1. Water pollution
2. Water harvesting
3. Water evaporation
4. Water treatment

Which of the following is a water conservation method?

1. Deforestation
2. Rainwater harvesting
3. Over-irrigation
4. Groundwater overuse

The main cause of conflicts over water resources is:

1. Equal distribution of water
2. Sharing and control of water resources
3. Increase in rainfall
4. Reduction in population

Which of the following is a major cause of groundwater depletion?

1. Afforestation
2. Excessive pumping of groundwater
3. Rainwater harvesting
4. Water conservation

Which irrigation method helps conserve maximum water?

1. Flood irrigation
2. Canal irrigation
3. Drip irrigation
4. Traditional irrigation

Which sector consumes the largest amount of water in India?

1. Domestic sector
2. Industrial sector
3. Agricultural sector
4. Transport sector

Which movement was started against the construction of large dams?

1. Chipko Movement
2. Narmada Bachao Andolan
3. Green Revolution
4. White Revolution

The main objective of multipurpose river projects is:

1. Only electricity generation
2. Only irrigation
3. Providing multiple benefits from water resources
4. Stopping agriculture

Which of the following is a traditional method of water harvesting in Rajasthan?

1. Bamboo drip irrigation
2. Khadins and johads
3. Canal irrigation
4. Tube wells

Which state of India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

1. Rajasthan
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Punjab
4. Kerala

Rainwater harvesting is mainly done to:

1. Increase pollution
2. Store and conserve water
3. Waste groundwater
4. Reduce rainfall

Which river is associated with the Sardar Sarovar Dam?

1. Ganga
2. Narmada
3. Godavari
4. Krishna

The largest multipurpose river valley project in India is:

1. Bhakra Nangal Project
2. Tehri Dam Project
3. Hirakud Dam Project
4. Sardar Sarovar Project

Which of the following is a major cause of water scarcity in India?

1. Excessive rainfall
2. Over-exploitation of water resources
3. Increase in forests
4. Low population growth

Why is integrated water resource management important?

1. To increase water wastage
2. To ensure efficient, equitable, and sustainable use of water resources
3. To reduce agricultural activities completely
4. To prevent groundwater recharge

Why are multipurpose river projects sometimes criticized?

1. They reduce agricultural production
2. They can cause displacement of people and environmental degradation
3. They stop electricity generation completely
4. They eliminate rainfall

Which irrigation method supplies water directly to plant roots and reduces water wastage?

1. Flood Irrigation
2. Drip Irrigation
3. Canal Irrigation
4. Tank Irrigation

Which activity is a major cause of groundwater depletion?

1. Rainwater harvesting
2. Controlled irrigation
3. Excessive withdrawal for irrigation and industries
4. Afforestation

Which of the following is a traditional water harvesting structure in Rajasthan?

1. Tankas
2. Canals
3. Dams
4. Pipelines

What is the primary purpose of multipurpose river valley projects?

1. Only electricity generation
2. Only irrigation
3. Managing water resources for multiple uses such as irrigation, power generation, and flood control
4. Increasing ocean water

Which river valley project is known as the 'Temple of Modern India'?

1. Hirakud Project
2. Bhakra Nangal Project
3. Tehri Dam Project
4. Sardar Sarovar Project

Which method is commonly used to conserve rainwater?

1. Deforestation
2. Rainwater Harvesting
3. Mining
4. Over-irrigation

What is water scarcity?

1. Excess availability of water
2. Unequal distribution and shortage of usable water
3. Increase in ocean water
4. Formation of glaciers

Which of the following is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

1. Oceans
2. Rivers and lakes
3. Groundwater and glaciers
4. Seas