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What is the key principle of sustainable water management?
Extracting all available groundwater
Using water responsibly to ensure future availability
Polluting rivers for industrial development
Ignoring traditional water-saving techniques
Correct Answer: B — Using water responsibly to ensure future availability
Explanation:
Sustainable water management focuses on responsible use and conservation of water resources.
Which of these is not a method of water conservation?
Drip irrigation
Rainwater harvesting
Deforestation
Building check dams
Correct Answer: C — Deforestation
Explanation:
Deforestation reduces groundwater recharge and increases soil erosion, worsening water conservation.
Which dam is the tallest in India?
Tehri Dam
Hirakud Dam
Sardar Sarovar Dam
Bhakra Nangal Dam
Correct Answer: A — Tehri Dam
Explanation:
Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is the tallest dam in India.
What is the main reason for inter-state river water disputes in India?
Overpopulation in river basins
Industrial pollution in rivers
Construction of roads and highways
Unequal distribution of water
Correct Answer: D — Unequal distribution of water
Explanation:
Unequal sharing and distribution of river water often lead to disputes between states.
How does afforestation help in water conservation?
Reduces soil erosion and improves groundwater levels
Increases pollution in rivers
Lowers rainfall in surrounding areas
Raises urban water demand
Correct Answer: A — Reduces soil erosion and improves groundwater levels
Explanation:
Afforestation improves groundwater recharge and prevents soil erosion.
Which major multi-purpose project is built on the Mahanadi River?
Koyna Project
Hirakud Project
Nagarjuna Sagar Project
Bhakra Nangal Project
Correct Answer: B — Hirakud Project
Explanation:
The Hirakud Project is built on the Mahanadi River in Odisha.
What is the main benefit of rainwater harvesting?
It reduces dependency on groundwater
It increases soil erosion
It reduces agricultural productivity
It consumes a lot of energy
Correct Answer: A — It reduces dependency on groundwater
Explanation:
Rainwater harvesting helps conserve groundwater and improves water availability.
Why does India still face water shortages despite having many water sources?
Excess rainfall
Low population
Unequal distribution
Too many rivers
Correct Answer: C — Unequal distribution
Explanation:
Unequal distribution of water resources and poor management lead to water scarcity in many regions.
