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One which of the following rivers Tehri Dam is constructed?
A
Chenab
B
Yamuna
C
Brahmaputra
D
Bhagirathi
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One which of the following rivers Tehri Dam is constructed?
Chenab
Yamuna
Brahmaputra
Bhagirathi
Which state has made roof top Rain water harvesting structure compulsory to all house across the state?
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Which of the following is not a method of water harvesting used in Rajasthan?
Johads
Khadins
Guls
Tanka
Which of the following statements is not in favor of multipurpose river projects?
Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.
Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow helps to control floods.
Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
Multi -purpose project generate electricity for our industries and for our homes.
In the question given below there are two types of statements assertion (A) and Reason(R) Read the statement and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Dams are called multipurpose projects Reason (R) : Dams are now built not only for irrigation but for generation of electricity, water supply for domestic use, flood control, recreation inland navigation and fish - breeding Options:
both a and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is correct but R is wrong.
A is wrong but R is correct.
In India the Highest dam is
Hirakund Dam
Bhakra Nangal Dam
Salal
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of dams
Inter-state water dispute
Excessive sedimentation of reservoir
Displacement of population
Flood control
Which of the following is not the cause of water scarcity?
Rapid growth of population
Uneven distribution of water resources
Construction of dams and reservoir
Increase in demands
How much of the earth surface is covered with water?
about 1/4
about 1/2
about 3/4
about 2/3
The main objective of rain water harvesting is?
to reduce surface run off
to recharge the water table
to avoid flooding of roads
all of these
Rapid increase in the population, intensive industrialization and urbanization are some of the main regions of
water availability
water scarcity
water conservation
water abundance
A barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment is referred to as
Baoli
dam
tanka
kul
By which year India will join the countries having absolute water scarcity?
2020
2025
2035
2050
Who proclaimed dams as the "temples of modern India"?
Mahatma Gandhi
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Fresh water is being renewed through
Hydrological cycle
geological cycle
bio geo-chemical cycle
biological cycle
Precipitation, surface run off and ground water are the sources of
Saline water
fresh water
impure water
pure water