Which one of the following is not the cause of water scarcity? [CBSE 2011]
  • Rapid growth of population
  • Uneven distribution of water resources
  • Construction of dams and reserves
  • Increase in demand
Which state has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state? [CBSE 2011]
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
Which one of the following is not the example of Hydraulic structures in Ancient India?
  • Bhopal Lake
  • Lake Hauz Kauz
  • Construction of dams, Lakes
  • Damodar Valley Project
Oceans contain _____________ volume of water.
  • 90 per cent
  • 75 per cent
  • 96.5 per cent
  • 98 per cent
Water is a renewable resource because
  • it is being recycled by human beings.
  • it is renewed and recharged through hydrological cycle.
  • it is being renewed through reduction.
  • it can be reused again.
Water scarcity occurs due to
  • (i) and (ii)
  • (ii) and (iii)
  • (i) and (iv)
  • All of the above
In semi-arid regions of Rajasthan the traditional system of storing drinking water in underground tanks are called
  • Dugwells
  • Johads
  • Tankas
  • None of the above
Nagaijuna Sagar Dam is located in the state of
  • Orissa
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Andhra Pradesh
On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam located?
  • Jhelum
  • Chambal
  • Satluj
  • Chenab
The diversion channels of the Western Himalayas are called
  • Canals
  • Inundation channels
  • Kuls
  • Khadins
Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi-purpose river projects? (Textbook)
  • Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.
  • Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods.
  • Multi-purpose projects lead to large-scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
  • Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.
Which is not a source of fresh water?
  • Glaciers and ice sheets
  • Groundwater
  • Surface run off
  • Oceans
According to Falkan Mark, water stress occurs when:
  • water availability is less than 1000 cubic metre per person per day.
  • there is no water scarcity.
  • there is flood.
  • water availability is more than 1000 cubic metre per person per day.
Bhakra Nangal River Valley Project is made on the river:
  • Sutlej-Beas
  • Ravi-Chenab
  • Ganga
  • Son
Hirakud Dam is constructed on the river:
  • Ganga
  • Manjira
  • Manas
  • Mahanadi
Water of Bhakra Nangal Project is being used mainly for:
  • hydel power and irrigation
  • fish breeding and navigation
  • industrial use
  • flood control
The diversion channels seen in the Western Himalayas are called:
  • Guls or Kuls
  • Khadins
  • Johads
  • Recharge pits
Agricultural fields which are used as rainfed storage structures are called:
  • Kuls
  • Khadins/Johads
  • Recharge pits
  • None of the above
Underground tanks seen in Rajasthan to store rainwater for drinking is called:
  • Tankas
  • Khadin
  • Ponds
  • Kuls
In Western Rajasthan today plenty of water is available due to:
  • rooftop water harvesting
  • perennial Rajasthan Canal
  • construction of Tankas
  • none of the above
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