Water Resources (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Water Resources (Quiz)

1.

Which sector in India uses the highest amount of water?

Industrial sector

Agriculture

Domestic households

Hydroelectric power plants

2.

What is the primary source of usable freshwater?

Glaciers

Surface runoff and groundwater

Oceans

Rainwater only

3.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of large dams and multi-purpose projects?

Soil salinisation due to changing cropping patterns

Reduction in water-borne diseases due to better flood control

Fragmentation of rivers, making it difficult for aquatic fauna to migrate

Poor sediment flow affecting aquatic life

4.

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

500 million

4 billion

1 billion

2 billion

5.

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

Construction of hydraulic dams

Rainwater harvesting

Water recycling

Use of wells

6.

Where is Bamboo drip Irrigation system is prevalent?

Meghalaya

Andhra Pradesh

Rajasthan

Jammu and Kashmir

7.

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

Poor soil quality

Excessive rainfall

Lack of oceans

Unequal distribution of rainfall

8.

What could the over-exploitation of groundwater result in?

Rising groundwater levels

Permanent irrigation

Increased rainfall

Falling groundwater levels

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.

Rooftop rainwater harvesting was mainly practiced for industrial use.

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

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

10.

What is the goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

To promote water recycling in industries

To supply 55 litres of potable piped water per person per day in rural areas

To provide hydroelectric power to urban centers

To stop groundwater depletion

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