Geography: Water Resources

Topics in this chapter

• Water Availability and Scarcity
• Multipurpose Projects and Dams
• Social and Environmental Impacts
• Groundwater and Irrigation Management
• Traditional Water Harvesting Systems
• Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation
• Sustainable Watershed Management

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-684939

   Which practice most directly helps recharge groundwater in urban areas?

   1. A.Constructing wider roads
   2. B.Rooftop rainwater harvesting
   3. C.Increasing the use of tube wells
   4. D.Building more shopping complexes
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2. Question 2Q-007699

   Which combination best explains why multipurpose river valley projects have sometimes led to social and environmental conflicts?

   1. A.They provide irrigation but completely prevent floods and never affect local communities.
   2. B.They can displace people, submerge forests and alter the natural flow of rivers.
   3. C.They are built only in areas where rainfall is permanently absent.
   4. D.They produce electricity but cannot store water for any other use.
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3. Question 3Q-0AE4D3

   Why are underground tankas particularly important in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan?

   1. A.They store collected rainwater safely for drinking during long dry periods.
   2. B.They increase the flow of perennial rivers throughout the year.
   3. C.They remove the need for all forms of irrigation in the region.
   4. D.They are mainly used to generate hydroelectricity.
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4. Question 4Q-441867

   Explain any three major causes of water scarcity in India, even in areas that receive considerable rainfall.

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5. Question 5Q-729645

   State two benefits and one serious limitation of multipurpose river valley projects.

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