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Groundwater Resources of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the groundwater resources of India. It covers various aspects such as the distribution, availability, and quality of groundwater in India.
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Which of the following is the largest groundwater basin in India?

  1. Ganga Basin

  2. Indus Basin

  3. Brahmaputra Basin

  4. Narmada Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga Basin is the largest groundwater basin in India, covering an area of approximately 861,404 square kilometers.

What is the estimated total groundwater storage in India?

  1. 39 million cubic kilometers

  2. 43 million cubic kilometers

  3. 47 million cubic kilometers

  4. 51 million cubic kilometers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The estimated total groundwater storage in India is approximately 43 million cubic kilometers.

Which of the following states has the highest groundwater potential in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest groundwater potential in India, with an estimated groundwater storage of approximately 10 million cubic kilometers.

What is the main source of groundwater recharge in India?

  1. Rainfall

  2. Surface water

  3. Groundwater pumping

  4. Artificial recharge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rainfall is the main source of groundwater recharge in India, contributing to approximately 70% of the total recharge.

Which of the following factors is responsible for the declining groundwater levels in India?

  1. Over-extraction

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. Urbanization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Over-extraction of groundwater is the primary factor responsible for the declining groundwater levels in India.

What is the maximum permissible limit of fluoride in drinking water as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?

  1. 1.0 mg/L

  2. 1.5 mg/L

  3. 2.0 mg/L

  4. 2.5 mg/L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum permissible limit of fluoride in drinking water as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is 1.0 mg/L.

Which of the following is a common waterborne disease associated with contaminated groundwater?

  1. Cholera

  2. Typhoid

  3. Hepatitis A

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A are all common waterborne diseases associated with contaminated groundwater.

What is the primary objective of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in India?

  1. To regulate groundwater extraction

  2. To promote groundwater recharge

  3. To assess groundwater quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is responsible for regulating groundwater extraction, promoting groundwater recharge, and assessing groundwater quality in India.

Which of the following is a traditional water harvesting technique used in India to recharge groundwater?

  1. Khadin

  2. Johad

  3. Talab

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khadin, johad, and talab are all traditional water harvesting techniques used in India to recharge groundwater.

What is the name of the government scheme launched in India to promote rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge?

  1. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  2. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atal Bhujal Yojana is a government scheme launched in India to promote rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

Which of the following is a major challenge in managing groundwater resources in India?

  1. Data scarcity

  2. Lack of awareness

  3. Inadequate infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data scarcity, lack of awareness, and inadequate infrastructure are all major challenges in managing groundwater resources in India.

What is the primary goal of the National Water Policy (2012) in India with respect to groundwater management?

  1. To ensure sustainable groundwater development

  2. To promote conjunctive use of surface and groundwater

  3. To regulate groundwater extraction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Water Policy (2012) aims to ensure sustainable groundwater development, promote conjunctive use of surface and groundwater, and regulate groundwater extraction in India.

Which of the following is a key component of the World Bank-supported National Aquifer Mapping and Management Program (NAMMP) in India?

  1. Groundwater modeling

  2. Aquifer mapping

  3. Groundwater quality assessment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Groundwater modeling, aquifer mapping, and groundwater quality assessment are all key components of the World Bank-supported National Aquifer Mapping and Management Program (NAMMP) in India.

What is the name of the mobile app launched by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to provide real-time groundwater level data?

  1. Aquifer

  2. Bhujal

  3. CGWB-GW

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhujal is the name of the mobile app launched by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to provide real-time groundwater level data.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote sustainable groundwater management?

  1. Jal Jeevan Mission

  2. Swachh Bharat Mission

  3. Namami Gange Programme

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jal Jeevan Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote sustainable groundwater management.

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