Groundwater of India

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What is the primary source of groundwater in India?

  1. Rainfall

  2. Snowmelt

  3. Glaciers

  4. Rivers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rainfall is the primary source of groundwater in India, contributing to the recharge of aquifers.

Which of the following is not a major aquifer in India?

  1. Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Plain

  2. Indus Alluvial Plain

  3. Narmada Alluvial Plain

  4. Deccan Traps


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deccan Traps is a volcanic region and not an aquifer.

Which state in India has the largest groundwater potential?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the largest groundwater potential in India due to its extensive alluvial plains.

What is the main challenge associated with groundwater extraction in India?

  1. Over-extraction

  2. Pollution

  3. Salinity

  4. Arsenic contamination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Over-extraction of groundwater is the main challenge in India, leading to the depletion of aquifers and land subsidence.

Which of the following is a major cause of groundwater pollution in India?

  1. Industrial effluents

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Domestic sewage

  4. Mining activities


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned sources contribute to groundwater pollution in India.

What is the primary objective of the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in India?

  1. Regulation of groundwater extraction

  2. Groundwater quality monitoring

  3. Aquifer mapping and assessment

  4. Groundwater recharge and conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of CGWA is to regulate groundwater extraction and prevent over-exploitation.

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 groundwater recharge and conservation?

  1. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  2. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  3. Namami Gange

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which of the following is a major groundwater-dependent ecosystem in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Himalayan glaciers

  4. Gangetic Plain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundarbans is a major groundwater-dependent ecosystem in India.

What is the estimated annual groundwater recharge in India?

  1. 433 billion cubic meters

  2. 399 billion cubic meters

  3. 467 billion cubic meters

  4. 401 billion cubic meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The estimated annual groundwater recharge in India is 433 billion cubic meters.

Which of the following is a major groundwater quality issue in India?

  1. Fluoride contamination

  2. Arsenic contamination

  3. Nitrate contamination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluoride, arsenic, and nitrate contamination are major groundwater quality issues in India.

What is the name of the aquifer that underlies the Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Plain?

  1. Ganga Alluvial Aquifer

  2. Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer

  3. Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer

  4. Indo-Gangetic Alluvial Aquifer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The aquifer that underlies the Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Plain is called the Ganga-Brahmaputra Alluvial Aquifer.

Which of the following is a major groundwater-dependent city in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata are all major groundwater-dependent cities in India.

What is the name of the aquifer that underlies the Deccan Traps?

  1. Deccan Aquifer

  2. Trappean Aquifer

  3. Deccan Traps Aquifer

  4. Basaltic Aquifer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The aquifer that underlies the Deccan Traps is called the Deccan Traps Aquifer.

Which of the following is a major groundwater-dependent agricultural region in India?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are all major groundwater-dependent agricultural regions in India.

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