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