Chapter 3: Water Resources MCQs | geography Class 10 CBSE

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What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

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Which cycle continuously renews and recharges freshwater on Earth?

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By which year is it predicted that nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity?

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Which sector is the largest consumer of water?

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What is the main aim of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of modern multi-purpose dam projects?

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The Bhakra-Nangal project is built on which river?

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The Hirakud dam is built on which river?

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Which state was the first in India to make rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory for all houses?

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What are 'kuls' or 'guls' in the context of traditional water harvesting?

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The rainwater harvested from the rooftops in Rajasthan is locally referred to as:

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Which of the following problems is directly caused by the regulation and damming of rivers?

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What was the Damodar river popularly known as before the construction of dams?

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In which region of India were 'khadins' traditionally used for water harvesting?

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The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built over which river?

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The Atal Bhujal Yojana is being implemented in how many water-stressed Gram Panchayats?

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Which of the following is a consequence of excessive irrigation using groundwater?

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In Meghalaya's traditional irrigation system, which material is used to transport water from hilltop springs to valley fields?

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What was the major purpose of building the Bhopal Lake in the 11th century?

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Which of the following best explains why urban areas face water scarcity despite high rainfall?

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Chapter 3: Water Resources | MCQs

What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

Which cycle continuously renews and recharges freshwater on Earth?

By which year is it predicted that nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity?

Which sector is the largest consumer of water?

What is the main aim of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of modern multi-purpose dam projects?

The Bhakra-Nangal project is built on which river?

The Hirakud dam is built on which river?

Which state was the first in India to make rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory for all houses?

What are 'kuls' or 'guls' in the context of traditional water harvesting?

The rainwater harvested from the rooftops in Rajasthan is locally referred to as:

Which of the following problems is directly caused by the regulation and damming of rivers?

What was the Damodar river popularly known as before the construction of dams?

In which region of India were 'khadins' traditionally used for water harvesting?

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built over which river?

The Atal Bhujal Yojana is being implemented in how many water-stressed Gram Panchayats?

Which of the following is a consequence of excessive irrigation using groundwater?

In Meghalaya's traditional irrigation system, which material is used to transport water from hilltop springs to valley fields?

What was the major purpose of building the Bhopal Lake in the 11th century?

Which of the following best explains why urban areas face water scarcity despite high rainfall?

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