Water Resources (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Water Resources (Quiz)

1.

What could the over-exploitation of groundwater result in?

Rising groundwater levels

Falling groundwater levels

Permanent irrigation

Increased rainfall

2.

What is the primary source of usable freshwater?

Glaciers

Oceans

Surface runoff and groundwater

Rainwater only

3.

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

4.

Where is Bamboo drip Irrigation system is prevalent?

Meghalaya

Andhra Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Rajasthan

5.

Which sector in India uses the highest amount of water?

Domestic households

Hydroelectric power plants

Industrial sector

Agriculture

6.

Why do regions face water scarcity despite water being a renewable resource?

Poor soil quality

Lack of oceans

Excessive rainfall

Unequal distribution of rainfall

7.

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

Poor sediment flow affecting aquatic life

Soil salinisation due to changing cropping patterns

8.

What is one modern way India has continued ancient traditions of water management?

Construction of hydraulic dams

Water recycling

Use of wells

Rainwater harvesting

9.

Which of the following statements regarding traditional rainwater harvesting techniques in India is INCORRECT?

Underground tanks or 'tankas' were used in Rajasthan for storing drinking water.

'Johads' were constructed in various parts of Rajasthan to enhance water storage.

People in the Western Himalayas built diversion channels like 'guls' for agriculture.

Rooftop rainwater harvesting was mainly practiced for industrial use.

10.

By 2025, how many people are predicted to live in absolute water scarcity?

1 billion

4 billion

500 million

2 billion

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