Welcome to your Water Resources (Quiz) 1. Where is Bamboo drip Irrigation system is prevalent? Andhra Pradesh Meghalaya Rajasthan Jammu and Kashmir None 2. What is one modern way India has continued ancient traditions of water management? Rainwater harvesting Water recycling Construction of hydraulic dams Use of wells None 3. By 2025, how many people are predicted to live in absolute water scarcity? 500 million 4 billion 1 billion 2 billion None 4. Which of the following statements regarding traditional rainwater harvesting techniques in India is INCORRECT? 'Johads' were constructed in various parts of Rajasthan to enhance water storage. Underground tanks or 'tankas' were used in Rajasthan for storing drinking water. Rooftop rainwater harvesting was mainly practiced for industrial use. People in the Western Himalayas built diversion channels like 'guls' for agriculture. None 5. Why do regions face water scarcity despite water being a renewable resource? Poor soil quality Unequal distribution of rainfall Excessive rainfall Lack of oceans None 6. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of large dams and multi-purpose projects? Fragmentation of rivers, making it difficult for aquatic fauna to migrate Reduction in water-borne diseases due to better flood control Soil salinisation due to changing cropping patterns Poor sediment flow affecting aquatic life None 7. What is the primary source of usable freshwater? Rainwater only Oceans Surface runoff and groundwater Glaciers None 8. Which sector in India uses the highest amount of water? Agriculture Hydroelectric power plants Industrial sector Domestic households None 9. What is the goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)? To supply 55 litres of potable piped water per person per day in rural areas To stop groundwater depletion To provide hydroelectric power to urban centers To promote water recycling in industries None 10. What could the over-exploitation of groundwater result in? Falling groundwater levels Increased rainfall Rising groundwater levels Permanent irrigation None Time's upTime is Up!
