Indian Water Resources Engineering

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Indian Water Resources Engineering, including water conservation, irrigation, and flood control.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a major river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada

  5. Mississippi


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Mississippi River is located in North America, not India.

The Grand Anicut is an ancient irrigation system located in which Indian state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala

  5. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Grand Anicut is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of water conservation method?

  1. Rainwater harvesting

  2. Greywater reuse

  3. Drought-resistant crops

  4. Desalination

  5. Aquifer recharge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desalination is a process of removing salt from water, not a water conservation method.

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on which river?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Narmada

  5. Godavari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on the Sutlej River in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of irrigation?

  1. Increased crop yields

  2. Reduced soil erosion

  3. Improved water quality

  4. Increased flooding

  5. Reduced water scarcity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Irrigation can help to reduce flooding by providing a controlled way to distribute water.

The Hirakud Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Odisha

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. West Bengal

  5. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hirakud Dam is located in the state of Odisha, India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of flood control measure?

  1. Levees

  2. Dams

  3. Floodwalls

  4. Reforestation

  5. Drought-resistant crops


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Drought-resistant crops are not a type of flood control measure.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on which river?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna

  5. Cauvery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on the Narmada River in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of water conservation?

  1. Reduced water scarcity

  2. Improved water quality

  3. Increased energy production

  4. Reduced flooding

  5. Improved public health


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water conservation does not directly lead to increased energy production.

The Tungabhadra Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu

  5. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tungabhadra Dam is located in the state of Karnataka, India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of water pollution?

  1. Industrial wastewater

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage

  4. Acid rain

  5. Natural erosion


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Natural erosion is not a type of water pollution.

The Tehri Dam is located on which river?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Narmada

  5. Godavari


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Tehri Dam is located on the Bhagirathi River in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of flood control?

  1. Reduced property damage

  2. Reduced loss of life

  3. Improved water quality

  4. Increased flooding

  5. Improved public health


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flood control measures are designed to reduce flooding, not increase it.

The Idukki Dam is located in which Indian state?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

  5. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Idukki Dam is located in the state of Kerala, India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of water treatment process?

  1. Filtration

  2. Disinfection

  3. Reverse osmosis

  4. Desalination

  5. Natural evaporation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Natural evaporation is not a type of water treatment process.

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