Tag: management of natural resources

Questions Related to management of natural resources

Seepage of rainwater through the soil is a method of 

  1. Soil conservation

  2. Water harvesting

  3. Soil erosion

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following factors can affect the water cycle?

  1. Increase in the rate of evaporation

  2. Increase in rate of condensation

  3. Increase in the rate of collection of rain water

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

Which of the following steps should be taken for water harvesting?

  1. Reduction in water loss.

  2. Avoid any damage to quality of water

  3. Improve water management practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The increase in temperature will increase which of the following process of the water cycle?

  1. Evaporation

  2. Condensation

  3. Precipitation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Find the odd one out.

  1. Water cycle

  2. Oxygen cycle

  3. Phosphorus cycle

  4. Carbon cycle


Correct Option: A

Alternatives to large dams does not exist.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Dams play an important role for hydroelectricity power plants because electricity is produced from the energy of water which rotates the turbines and electricity is generated. However, construction of large dams requires a large space and manpower too. Many alternatives are there for electricity generation other than the hydroelectric power plants on dams. Solar energy and wind energy are great alternatives for this. Moreover, construction of large dams is expensive and therefore not economic. Dams also cause climatic changes because the reservoirs in hydroelectric power plants emit greenhouse gases.
Hence, the statement given in the question is incorrect. 
So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Check dams are build along seasonal flooded gullies for water harvesting.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A check dam is a small dam which may be temporarily or permanently constructed across a gully, a draining ditch or channel so as to slow down the speed of concentrated flows. These dams are made for harvesting water and preserving natural water of rain. Hence, these dams are made in seasonal times generally when there is heavy rainfall. The stored water then can be used for various purposes.
Hence, the statement given in the question is correct.
So, the correct answer is 'True'.

The controversial dam across the river Narmada?

  1. Sardar Sarovar

  2. Hirakud

  3. Bhakranangal

  4. Sutlej


Correct Option: A

The barrier that impounds water stream is called as

  1. Rainwater harvesting system

  2. Dam

  3. Tank

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Efficient water harvesting may lead to 

  1. Better irrigation facility

  2. Reduction in wastage of water

  3. Reduction of water scarcity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D