QUIZ ON WATER RESOURCES/CLASS X/ GEOGRAPHYCategories, QUIZ : CLASS 10 3 Let’s start the quiz. You did it. 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 Your score isThe average score is 93% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Related