Welcome to your Water Resources (Quiz) 1. Where is Bamboo drip Irrigation system is prevalent? Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan Jammu and Kashmir Meghalaya None 2. What is the goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)? To promote water recycling in industries To stop groundwater depletion To provide hydroelectric power to urban centers To supply 55 litres of potable piped water per person per day in rural areas None 3. Which sector in India uses the highest amount of water? Domestic households Agriculture Hydroelectric power plants Industrial sector None 4. Which of the following statements regarding traditional rainwater harvesting techniques in India is INCORRECT? People in the Western Himalayas built diversion channels like 'guls' for agriculture. Rooftop rainwater harvesting was mainly practiced for industrial use. 'Johads' were constructed in various parts of Rajasthan to enhance water storage. Underground tanks or 'tankas' were used in Rajasthan for storing drinking water. None 5. What is one modern way India has continued ancient traditions of water management? Water recycling Construction of hydraulic dams Rainwater harvesting Use of wells None 6. What is the primary source of usable freshwater? Rainwater only Surface runoff and groundwater Glaciers Oceans None 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 Soil salinisation due to changing cropping patterns Poor sediment flow affecting aquatic life None 8. What could the over-exploitation of groundwater result in? Increased rainfall Permanent irrigation Rising groundwater levels Falling groundwater levels None 9. Why do regions face water scarcity despite water being a renewable resource? Excessive rainfall Poor soil quality Lack of oceans Unequal distribution of rainfall None 10. By 2025, how many people are predicted to live in absolute water scarcity? 1 billion 500 million 2 billion 4 billion None Time's upTime is Up!
