Welcome to your Water Resources (Quiz) 1. What is the primary source of usable freshwater? Surface runoff and groundwater Rainwater only Glaciers Oceans None 2. Which sector in India uses the highest amount of water? Hydroelectric power plants Agriculture Domestic households Industrial sector None 3. What is one modern way India has continued ancient traditions of water management? Construction of hydraulic dams Use of wells Water recycling Rainwater harvesting None 4. By 2025, how many people are predicted to live in absolute water scarcity? 500 million 1 billion 4 billion 2 billion None 5. Where is Bamboo drip Irrigation system is prevalent? Andhra Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Meghalaya Rajasthan None 6. Why do regions face water scarcity despite water being a renewable resource? Poor soil quality Lack of oceans Unequal distribution of rainfall Excessive rainfall None 7. What is the goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)? To provide hydroelectric power to urban centers To supply 55 litres of potable piped water per person per day in rural areas To stop groundwater depletion To promote water recycling in industries None 8. 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 Poor sediment flow affecting aquatic life Reduction in water-borne diseases due to better flood control Soil salinisation due to changing cropping patterns None 9. What could the over-exploitation of groundwater result in? Increased rainfall Falling groundwater levels Rising groundwater levels Permanent irrigation None 10. 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. 'Johads' were constructed in various parts of Rajasthan to enhance water storage. People in the Western Himalayas built diversion channels like 'guls' for agriculture. None Time's upTime is Up!