QUIZ ON WATER RESOURCES/CLASS X/ GEOGRAPHY

Created on September 13, 2024

WATER RESOURCES

1 / 10

Which of the following statements is true about Tamil Nadu’s approach to rooftop rainwater harvesting?

Tamil Nadu has made rooftop rainwater harvesting voluntary for residents with no legal provisions.

Tamil Nadu is the first state in India to mandate rooftop rainwater harvesting for all houses and has legal provisions to enforce this.

Rooftop rainwater harvesting is only encouraged in Tamil Nadu but not legally enforced.

Tamil Nadu has no specific policies regarding rooftop rainwater harvesting.

2 / 10

In the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan, such as Bikaner, Phalodi, and Barmer, what traditional method was commonly used by households for storing drinking water?

Surface reservoirs

Overhead water tanks

Underground tanks or tankas

Rainwater harvesting barrels

3 / 10

Which of the following traditional water management techniques is correctly matched with its region and purpose?

'Guls' or 'Kuls' in Jaisalmer for storing drinking water

'Khadins' in Rajasthan for converting fields into rain-fed storage structures

'Johads' in Bengal for irrigation through inundation channels

'Inundation channels' in the Western Himalayas for rooftop rainwater harvesting

4 / 10

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojana?

To increase the import of agricultural products

To enhance physical access to water on farms and expand irrigated area

To promote urban development and infrastructure projects

To provide subsidies for agricultural equipment

5 / 10

What is one of the environmental concerns associated with multi-purpose dams and large dams?

Increased water flow and improved sedimentation in rivers

Enhanced migration routes for aquatic fauna

Submergence of existing vegetation and soil, leading to decomposition

Creation of more stable habitats for aquatic life

6 / 10

What is the primary reason dams are now referred to as “multi-purpose projects”?

They are built only for irrigation purposes

They are designed solely for recreational activities

They serve multiple functions including electricity generation, water supply, flood control, and more

They are used exclusively for fish breeding

7 / 10

In a situation where water is sufficiently available to meet the needs of the people, but the area still suffers from water scarcity, what could be a primary reason for this scarcity?

Inadequate rainfall

Pollution from domestic and industrial wastes

High evaporation rates

Low population density

8 / 10

What is the primary goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) announced by the Government of India?

To increase agricultural productivity through better irrigation

To provide every rural household with an assured supply of potable piped water

To enhance industrial water usage efficiency

To improve urban water management systems

9 / 10

Is it possible for an area or region to have ample water resources but still face water scarcity? If so, what could be a contributing factor to this situation?

Limited technological advancement

Large and growing population

High rainfall rates

Low evaporation rates

10 / 10

The availability of water resources varies over space and time mainly due to:

Variations in seasonal and annual precipitation

Over-exploitation of water resources

Excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups

All of the above

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QUIZ ON WATER RESOURCES/CLASS X/ GEOGRAPHY

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