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Rainwater harvesting can be done by:

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  1. collecting water by keeping a small container on the top of the building

  2. collecting rainwater from the rooftop to a storage tank, through pipes

  3. allowing water to go into the ground directly from the roadside drains that collect rainwater

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: B,C
Explanation:

Collecting rain water for future use is called rainwater harvesting but rain water collection cannot possible in small container.

_____________ is a technique of watering plants by making use of narrow tubings which deliver water directly at the base of the plant.

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  1. Sprinkler irrigation

  2. Drip irrigation

  3. Center pivot irrigation

  4. Localized irrigation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation in which water is dripped slowly to the roots of the plants through narrow tubes. This method allows water to be delivered directly to the base of the plants. This method conserves water.
Drip irrigation is also known as a localized irrigation.
Sprinkler irrigation supply water in the same manner as supplied by the rainfall. Here water is distributed through the system of pipes and then it is sprayed on the areas through sprinklers.
In center pivot irrigation, the equipment rotates around the pivot and water is supplied through sprinklers.

Which of the following is/are NOT a way/(s) of water conservation?

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  1. One way of increasing the availability of water is to collect rainwater and store it for later use

  2. One way of increasing the availability of water is to collect rainwater when it is required for use

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

Why plants die due to water scarcity?

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  1. Because plants can not survive without water.

  2. Water transport nutrients to other part of plant.

  3. Water is important to carry different processes in plants.

  4. All of them.

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following types of plant grow in water scarcity?

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  1. Xerophytes

  2. Hydrophytes

  3. Both A and B

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xerophytes grow in water scarcity, they develop thick cuticle and reduce the loss of water.

In our country, floods cause extensive damage to ____________.

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  1. crops

  2. domestic animals

  3. human life

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In our country, floods cause extensive damage to crops, domestic animals, property and human life. During floods, the animals get carried away with the waters, get trapped on land areas and die.

Which of the following is traditional way to conserve water?

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  1. Tube-well

  2. Bawris

  3. Rainwater harvesting

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bawris are one of the old methods of rain water management. These are deep wells dug in the ground which have steps to reach the water stored. These bawris help in storage of water for longer time as the amount of evaporation of water from the deep well is very less.Bawris are very popular in Rajasthan. People of Rajasthan get access to water through bawris even in summer season.

Which of the following crop cannot be grown in less water availability?

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  1. Wheat

  2. Maize

  3. Vegetables

  4. Rice

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Correct Option: D

Agriculture use .......... of the world's water usage.

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  1. 50%

  2. 2%

  3. 70%

  4. 22%

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Correct Option: C

Which hormone level increases during water scarcity condition?

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  1. Auxin

  2. Cytokinine

  3. Abscisic acid

  4. Ethylene

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Correct Option: C