"Water Resources" Geography

Front

Which one of the following is not the cause of water scarcity?

• Rapid growth of population
• Uneven distribution of water resources
• Construction of dams and reserves
• Increase in demand

Back

Construction of dams and reserves

Front

Which state has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state? Options: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Back

Tamil Nadu

Front

Which one of the following is not an example of Hydraulic structures in Ancient India? Options: Bhopal Lake, Lake Hauz Kauz, Construction of dams, Lakes, Damodar Valley Project

Back

Damodar Valley Project

Front

Oceans contain _____________ volume of water

Back

96.5 per cent

Front

Why is water considered a renewable resource?

Back

It is renewed and recharged through hydrological cycle.

Front

Water scarcity occurs due to: (i) low rainfall in a region, (ii) large population, (iii) over-exploitation, (iv) unequal access

Back

All of the above

Front

In semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, what is the traditional system of storing drinking water in underground tanks called?

Back

Tankas

Front

Nagaijuna Sagar Dam is located in the state of

Back

Andhra Pradesh

Front

On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam located?

Back

Satluj

Front

The diversion channels of the Western Himalayas are called

Back

Kuls