Water Resource Quiz
Test your knowledge on Water Resource from Geography, Class 10.
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Q1: Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi-purpose river projects?
- 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.
Q2: The major source of fresh water in India is
- rainfall
- ground water
- atmospheric water
- ocean water
Q3: Which of the following areas would you immediately associate with water scarcity?
- Deserts of Rajasthan
- The Ganga Plains
- Hills of North-Eastern India
- Coastal areas of Orissa
Q4: Which is not a source of fresh water?
- Glaciers and ice sheets
- Groundwater
- Surface run off
- Oceans
Q5: Rooftop rainwater harvesting is a technique to recharge
- ground water
- river water
- lake water
- sea water
Q6: Which of the following contributes approximately 22 per cent of the total electricity produced in India today?
- Solar power
- Hydroelectric power
- Industries
- Geothermal energy
Q7: 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.
Q8: Which of the following is a reason for water scarcity in a region with sufficient water to meet the requirements of the people?
- Huge population
- Less rainfall
- Power requirement
- Pollution
Q9: Bhakra Nangal River Valley Project is made on the river:
- Sutlej-Beas
- Ravi-Chenab
- Ganga
- Son
Q10: Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is located in
- Odisha
- Uttarakhand
- Rajasthan
- Andhra Pradesh
Q11: Which of the following problems arises due to water pollution?
- Sedimentation of water bodies
- Water-borne diseases
- Discharge of industrial waste
- Spawning of aquatic life
Q12: Hirakud Dam is constructed on the river:
- Ganga
- Manjira
- Manas
- Mahanadi
Q13: The Narmada Bachao Andolan is associated with
- Sardar Sarovar Dam
- Tehri Dam
- Hirakud Dam
- Gandhi Sagar Dam
Q14: Which of the following is one of the largest artificial lakes of ancient India built in the 11th century?
- Govindsagar Lake
- Hauz Khas
- Bhopal Lake
- Dal Lake
Q15: Water of Bhakra Nangal Project is being used mainly for:
- hydel power and irrigation
- fish breeding and navigation
- industrial use
- flood control
Q16: How much of earth’s surface is covered with water?
- One-fourth
- Half
- Three-fourth
- Two-third
Q17: Which of the following hydraulic structures is built in river basins?
- Lakes
- Dams
- Tanks
- Water harvesting
Q18: The diversion channels seen in the Western Himalayas are called:
- Guls or Kuls
- Khadins
- Johads
- Recharge pits
Q19: Sardar Sarovar Dam is situated on the river named
- Ganga
- Godavari
- Mahanadi
- Narmada
Q20: Which of the following hydraulic structures was constructed by Iltutmish in the 14th century for supplying water to Siri Fort area?
- Water harvesting at Sringaverapura near Allahabad
- Bhopal Lake
- Tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi
- Irrigation work at Nagarjunakonda
Q21: Agricultural fields which are used as rainfed storage structures are called:
- Kuls
- Khadins/Johads
- Recharge pits
- None of the above
Q22: Which of the following social movements is/ are not a resistance to multi-purpose projects?
- Narmada Bachao Andolan
- Tehri Dam Andolan
- Navdanya
- Chipko Movement
Q23: For which of the following purposes were dams traditionally built
- For generating electricity
- For supplying water to industries
- For flood control
- To impound river and rain water for irrigation
Q24: Underground tanks seen in Rajasthan to store rainwater for drinking is called:
- Tankas
- Khadin
- Ponds
- Kuls
Q25: The remote village that has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rainwater?
- Gari
- Kaza
- Gendathur
- none of the above
Q26: On which of the following rivers is the Hirakud dam constructed?
- Satluj
- Beas
- Mahanadi
- Narmada
Q27: In Western Rajasthan today plenty of water is available due to:
- rooftop water harvesting
- perennial Rajasthan Canal
- construction of Tankas
- none of the above
Q28: Bamboo drip irrigation system is prevalent in:
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Madhya Pradesh
Q29: Which of the following state governments have raised the Krishna-Godavari dispute?
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
- Karnataka and Maharashtra
Q30: The only State which has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses is:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Q31: On which of the following issues did the Narmada Bachao Andolan first focus?
- Benefits of irrigation to landless farmers
- Environmental issues related to submergence of trees under the dam water
- Rehabilitation of the people displaced due to construction of the dam
- Economic issues of wastage of money for the construction of the dam
Q32: Which one of the following is not an adverse effect of irrigation?
- Irrigation changes cropping pattern
- Water intensive crops are grown in dry areas
- Salinisation of soil
- Increases crop yield
Q33: Underground tanks seen in Rajasthan to store rainwater for drinking is called:
- Tankas
- Khadin
- Ponds
- Kuls
Q34: On which of the following rivers is Koyena dam built?
- Krishna
- Kaveri
- Ganga
- Mahanadi
Q35: What percentage of the total volume of world’s water is estimated to exist as oceans?
- 94.5%
- 95.5%
- 96.5%
- 97.5%
Q36: Which of the following dams are part of Chambal Project?
- Maithon, Panchet, Tilaiya, Konar, Bokaro
- Pravara, Ramagundam
- Rana Pratap Sagar, Gandhi Sagar
- Sardar Sarovar Dam
Q37: In which of the following regions, people built ‘Guls’ and ‘Kuls’ for irrigation?
- Northern Plains
- Western Himalayas
- Coastal areas
- None of these
Q38: Who among the following proclaimed dams as the temple of modern India?
- Rajendra Prasad
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
- Mahtama Gandhi
Q39: What is the contribution of hydroelectricity in the total generation of electricity?
- 52%
- 42%
- 32%
- 22%
Q40: Which one of the following is not an adverse effect of dams?
- Interstate water disputes
- Excessive sedimentation of Reservoir
- Displacement of population(d) Flood control
Q41: Which of the following rivers is not having any multipurpose river project?
- Satluj-Beas
- Mahanadi
- Narmada
- Yamuna
Q42: On which one of the following rivers Mettur dam is constructed?
- River Kaveri
- River Krishna
- River Godavari
- River Mahanadi
Q43: Which of the following structures are known as ‘tankas’?
- Underground tanks for storing rainwater harvested from roof tops for drinking purpose
- Tanks constructed on rooftops for storing rainwater
- Tanks constructed in agricultural fields to store rainwater
- Tanks constructed to store floodwater
Q44: Due to which of the following reasons are rooftop rainwater harvesting commonly practised, particularly in Rajasthan?
- To store water for irrigation
- To keep the house cool
- To store drinking water
- To clean the rooftops
Q45: Which of the following multipurpose projects is found in the Satluj-Beas river basin?
- Hirakud Project
- Damodar Valley Corporation
- Bhakra Nangal Project
- Rihand Project
Q46: On which of the following rivers are the Tilaiya, Panchet, Maithon, Konar and Bokaro dams located?
- Satluj
- Damodar
- Mahanadi
- Krishna
Q47: Which of the following river projects or groups of river projects provide hydroelectricity to the industries of Maharasthra?
- Pravara Project and Koyna Project
- Hirakud Project
- Nagarjuna Sagar Project and Tungabhadra Project
- Ghatprabha Project and Mettur Project
Q48: Which of the following is not one of the reasons for criticism of multipurpose river valley projects?
- They create a rockier stream bed
- They create poorer habitats for the river’s acquatic life
- The reservoirs created in the floodplain submerge vegetation
- They help in generation of hydroelectricity
Q49: Which of the following hydraulic structures is not a feature of ancient times?
- Multipurpose river valley projects
- Dams built of stone rubble
- Reservoirs or lakes
- Embankments and canals
Q50: Due to which of the following reasons are rooftop rainwater harvesting commonly practised, particularly in Rajasthan?
- To store water for irrigation
- To keep the house cool
- To store drinking water
- To clean the rooftops