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Water Conservation and Management

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Water conservation and management questions evaluate techniques for preserving water resources, traditional harvesting methods, and modern irrigation systems. Topics include wastewater treatment, groundwater extraction, and the economic role of wetlands. These concepts are essential for environmental studies and geography exams.

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Water Conservation and Management Questions

Multiple choice chemistry environment environmental impact: global warming green house effect geobiochemical cycle

Natural water is:

  1. spring water

  2. river water

  3. rain water

  4. well water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation
Natural water is defined as the water that is:
1. obtained directly from underground sources
2. has natural origin from evaporation and condensation of sea water
or melting of glaciers.
This includes all natural sources of water such as river, lakes, spring, rain, well water.
option A,B,C,D are correct.
Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

For the production of hydro- electricity water must fall from a _______.

  1. Greater height

  2. Lesser height

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroelectricity is electricity made by generators that are pushed by movement of water which falls from greater height. It is usually made with dams that block a river to make a reservoir or collect water that is pumped there. When the water is released, the pressure behind the dam forces the water down pipes that lead to a turbine. This causes the turbine to turn, which turns a generator which makes electricity.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Water power potential of India is great, but it has not been developed to its full extent. The major deterrant being that _______.

  1. Coal is available in plenty therefore it is not necessary to develop water power.

  2. Raw materials required for the production of electric transformers are not available in India.

  3. Rainfall is seasonal and as such requires costly storage resevoirs.

  4. Lack of technical skill hinders the development of water power.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India's rainfall is highly seasonal (monsoonal), meaning water flow is inconsistent throughout the year, necessitating expensive storage reservoirs to ensure year-round power generation.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which water fall is an important water resource for power generation in North America?

  1. Iguazu Falls

  2. Victoria Falls

  3. Niagara Falls

  4. Angel Falls
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroelectricity is one of Niagara Falls' most important products. Together, power plants on both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls have the capacity to produce up to 2.4 million kilowatts of electricity.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The advantage of micro-hydel projects are that they ____________.

  1. make use of water of the perennial hill streams and irrigation canals

  2. prevent flash floods

  3. save water

  4. involve less cost
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Micro-hydel projects are small-scale installations that are generally more cost-effective to set up and maintain compared to large-scale dam projects, making them suitable for remote areas.

Multiple choice economics emerging issues in indian economy industrial development in india need and growth of industrialisation secondary sector : industry

Navigable Rivers constitute a/an __________ mode of inland water transport.

  1. natural

  2. artificial

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Navigable rivers are naturally occurring waterways that allow for the movement of vessels. They are not constructed by humans, unlike canals.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Discuss the works done under NREGA?

  1. Water conservation and water harvesting

  2. Drought proofing, including afforestation and tree plantation

  3. Irrigation canals, including micro and minor irrigation works

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Works permitted under NREGA are focused on rural infrastructure and natural resource management, including water conservation, drought proofing, and irrigation projects.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

The "Operating Flood" programme is associated with __________.

  1. Boosting milk supply

  2. Controlling floods

  3. Conserving soil and saving it from flood

  4. Funds for flood victims
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Despite the name, Operation Flood is not related to water management or flood control; it is the world's largest dairy development program aimed at boosting milk production.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

In rainfed areas, it is necessary to increase water use efficiency for optimum utilization of available water and to stabilize production for which a new centrally sponsored scheme "Micro-irrigation" was approved in December, _______.

  1. 2002

  2. 2003

  3. 2004

  4. 2005
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In rainfed areas, it is necessary to increase water use efficiency for optimum utilization of available water and to stabilize production for which a new centrally sponsored scheme "Micro-irrigation" was approved in December, 2005. In this way, irrigation facilities in India can be improved. As a result, agricultural production also increases.