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Water Resources: A Key Factor for Agricultural Development

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Which of the following is the main source of water for irrigation in India?

  1. Surface water

  2. Groundwater

  3. Rainwater

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's irrigation system relies on a combination of surface water, groundwater, and rainwater.

What is the largest canal system in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Canal

  2. Narmada Canal

  3. Krishna Canal

  4. Ganga Canal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest canal system in India, stretching over 649 km in Rajasthan.

Which state in India has the highest percentage of irrigated land?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab has the highest percentage of irrigated land in India, with over 90% of its cultivated area being irrigated.

What is the main type of irrigation practiced in India?

  1. Canal irrigation

  2. Tubewell irrigation

  3. Drip irrigation

  4. Sprinkler irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canal irrigation is the most common type of irrigation practiced in India, accounting for over 60% of the total irrigated area.

Which of the following crops is most dependent on irrigation in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the most irrigation-dependent crop in India, requiring large amounts of water for its growth.

What is the main challenge faced by India in terms of water resources?

  1. Water scarcity

  2. Water pollution

  3. Unequal distribution of water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces a number of challenges related to water resources, including water scarcity, water pollution, and unequal distribution of water.

Which of the following is a major water conservation technique used in India?

  1. Rainwater harvesting

  2. Drip irrigation

  3. Sprinkler irrigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India uses a variety of water conservation techniques, including rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and sprinkler irrigation.

What is the government of India's flagship program for water conservation?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  2. Namami Gange Program

  3. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India has launched a number of programs for water conservation, including the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Namami Gange Program, and Atal Bhujal Yojana.

Which of the following is a major river linking project in India?

  1. Ken-Betwa Link Project

  2. Par-Tapi-Narmada Link Project

  3. Godavari-Krishna Link Project

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has planned a number of river linking projects, including the Ken-Betwa Link Project, Par-Tapi-Narmada Link Project, and Godavari-Krishna Link Project.

What is the main objective of the National Water Policy of India?

  1. To ensure equitable distribution of water resources

  2. To promote water conservation and efficient use of water

  3. To prevent water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Water Policy of India aims to ensure equitable distribution of water resources, promote water conservation and efficient use of water, and prevent water pollution.

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

  1. Industrial effluents

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Domestic sewage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Groundwater pollution in India is caused by a variety of sources, including industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and domestic sewage.

What is the main cause of water scarcity in India?

  1. Increasing population

  2. Industrialization

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water scarcity in India is caused by a combination of factors, including increasing population, industrialization, and climate change.

Which of the following is a major challenge in the management of water resources in India?

  1. Inter-state water disputes

  2. Lack of proper infrastructure

  3. Inefficient use of water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The management of water resources in India faces a number of challenges, including inter-state water disputes, lack of proper infrastructure, and inefficient use of water.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?

  1. To increase the area under irrigation

  2. To improve the efficiency of irrigation

  3. To promote water conservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to increase the area under irrigation, improve the efficiency of irrigation, and promote water conservation.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the government of India to promote water conservation in agriculture?

  1. Per Drop More Crop

  2. More Crop Per Drop

  3. Save Water Save Crop

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India has launched a number of initiatives to promote water conservation in agriculture, including Per Drop More Crop, More Crop Per Drop, and Save Water Save Crop.

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