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