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Water Resources of India

This quiz tests knowledge about India's water resources, including river systems, water management institutions, policies, infrastructure, and hydrological features.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Central Water Commission (CWC) established in India?

  1. 1945
  2. 1951
  3. 1961
  4. 1971
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT an objective of hydrological research in India?

  1. To understand the hydrological cycle
  2. To develop methods for flood control
  3. To promote water conservation
  4. To study the impact of climate change on water resources
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following methods is commonly used in hydrological research in India?

  1. Field observations
  2. Laboratory experiments
  3. Mathematical modeling
  4. Remote sensing
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the largest river basin in India?

  1. Ganga Basin
  2. Indus Basin
  3. Brahmaputra Basin
  4. Narmada Basin
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major tributary of the Ganga River?

  1. Yamuna River
  2. Brahmaputra River
  3. Ghaghara River
  4. Son River
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average annual rainfall in India?

  1. 1,000 mm
  2. 2,000 mm
  3. 3,000 mm
  4. 4,000 mm
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major source of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial wastewater
  2. Agricultural runoff
  3. Domestic sewage
  4. Deforestation
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the largest dam in India?

  1. Tehri Dam
  2. Bhakra Dam
  3. Hirakud Dam
  4. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major irrigation project in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Canal Project
  2. Nagarjuna Sagar Project
  3. Bhakra Nangal Project
  4. Hirakud Dam Project
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the largest groundwater aquifer in India?

  1. Ganga Basin Aquifer
  2. Indus Basin Aquifer
  3. Brahmaputra Basin Aquifer
  4. Narmada Basin Aquifer
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major groundwater problem in India?

  1. Groundwater depletion
  2. Groundwater contamination
  3. Groundwater salinity
  4. Groundwater flooding
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the government agency responsible for water resources management in India?

  1. Central Water Commission
  2. Ministry of Water Resources
  3. National Water Development Agency
  4. Water Resources Information System of India
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major water resources challenge in India?

  1. Water scarcity
  2. Water pollution
  3. Floods
  4. Droughts
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the national water policy of India?

  1. National Water Policy 2002
  2. National Water Policy 2012
  3. National Water Policy 2022
  4. National Water Policy 2030
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major goal of the National Water Policy 2012?

  1. To ensure water security for all
  2. To promote water conservation
  3. To prevent water pollution
  4. To develop new water resources
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