G10-GEO-L3 Water Resources

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%
• 75%
• 25%
• 90%

What is the primary cause of water scarcity in most cases?

• Low rainfall
• Over-exploitation
• Industrial pollution
• Natural disasters

Which sector is the largest consumer of water resources?

• Domestic use
• Industrial use
• Hydroelectric power
• Irrigated agriculture

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's perspective on dams?

• Environmental threat
• Economic burden
• 'Temples of modern India'
• Unnecessary infrastructure

What is the primary goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

• Industrial water supply
• Urban water management
• Rural household water access
• River pollution control

Which state made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

• Rajasthan
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Meghalaya

What traditional water storage method was common in Rajasthan's arid regions?

• Wells
• Rivers
• Tankas
• Canals

What environmental movement opposed large dam projects?

• Green Peace
• Narmada Bachao Andolan
• Save the Rivers
• Water Conservation Movement

What potential negative consequence of large dams was mentioned?

• Increased water quality
• River ecosystem disruption
• More agricultural land
• Reduced flooding

In Meghalaya, what unique irrigation system uses natural materials?

• Clay pipe system
• Bamboo drip irrigation
• Stone channel irrigation
• Wooden pipe network