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Management of water - class-X

Description: management of water
Number of Questions: 24
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Seepage of rainwater through the soil is a method of 

  1. Soil conservation

  2. Water harvesting

  3. Soil erosion

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Which of the following factors can affect the water cycle?

  1. Increase in the rate of evaporation

  2. Increase in rate of condensation

  3. Increase in the rate of collection of rain water

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

Which of the following steps should be taken for water harvesting?

  1. Reduction in water loss.

  2. Avoid any damage to quality of water

  3. Improve water management practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The increase in temperature will increase which of the following process of the water cycle?

  1. Evaporation

  2. Condensation

  3. Precipitation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Find the odd one out.

  1. Water cycle

  2. Oxygen cycle

  3. Phosphorus cycle

  4. Carbon cycle


Correct Option: A

Alternatives to large dams does not exist.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Dams play an important role for hydroelectricity power plants because electricity is produced from the energy of water which rotates the turbines and electricity is generated. However, construction of large dams requires a large space and manpower too. Many alternatives are there for electricity generation other than the hydroelectric power plants on dams. Solar energy and wind energy are great alternatives for this. Moreover, construction of large dams is expensive and therefore not economic. Dams also cause climatic changes because the reservoirs in hydroelectric power plants emit greenhouse gases.
Hence, the statement given in the question is incorrect. 
So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Check dams are build along seasonal flooded gullies for water harvesting.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A check dam is a small dam which may be temporarily or permanently constructed across a gully, a draining ditch or channel so as to slow down the speed of concentrated flows. These dams are made for harvesting water and preserving natural water of rain. Hence, these dams are made in seasonal times generally when there is heavy rainfall. The stored water then can be used for various purposes.
Hence, the statement given in the question is correct.
So, the correct answer is 'True'.

The controversial dam across the river Narmada?

  1. Sardar Sarovar

  2. Hirakud

  3. Bhakranangal

  4. Sutlej


Correct Option: A

The barrier that impounds water stream is called as

  1. Rainwater harvesting system

  2. Dam

  3. Tank

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Efficient water harvesting may lead to 

  1. Better irrigation facility

  2. Reduction in wastage of water

  3. Reduction of water scarcity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

The collection of rainwater in the storage tank for reuse can be termed as

  1. Water harvesting

  2. Potable water

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting reuse of water. The term 'rainwater harvesting' refers to the collection of precipitation running off roof surfaces into cisterns or other storage vessels. Storm water reuse refers to the collection of runoff from catchment surfaces (e.g. roads, parking lots and landscaped areas).

So, the correct answer is 'Water harvesting'

Which of the following is the benefit of water harvesting?

  1. It could be utilized for irrigation purposes.

  2. This water increases the underwater level.

  3. It could be utilized for domestic purposes.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Percentage of precipitation that can be stored in dams of India is 

  1. 10

  2. 18

  3. 43

  4. 55


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Percentage of precipitation of rain that can be stored in dams of India is 10%. Dams are used as the reservoir of water for the agricultural, industrial and domestic use. Hydroelectric dams are used to generate electricity using hdropower.

Thus, the correct answer is '10.'

All of the following are advantages of dams except

  1. flood control

  2. recreation

  3. hydroelectric power

  4. enhancing natural spawning patterns of fish


Correct Option: D

Mullaperiyar dam is in the district?

  1. Thrissur

  2. Pathanamthitta

  3. Idukki

  4. Alappuzha


Correct Option: C

Which of the following projects contribute to displacement?

  1. Dam projects

  2. Urban infrastructure projects

  3. Transportation projects

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they
(i) Hold water for irrigation
(ii) Hold water and prevent soil erosion
(iii) Recharge ground water
(iv) Hold water permanently

  1. (i) and (iv)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (iii) and (iv)

  4. (ii) and (iv)

  5. (i), (ii) and (iii)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A major portion of water stored behind dams in the world is withdrawn for irrigation that is, evaporation and transpiration needs. Water used in excess of evaporation and transpiration needs appears in the system as surface or groundwater. The total quantum of flow and size and frequency of peak floods in the flood season reduce in the downstream due to a dam, reducing flood hazard due to inundation of land, crop and property. It also reduces congestion of run off in plains and coastal lands. Any soil erosion such as gullies already formed can be tackled by the construction of dams or obstructions. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option E.

The drawback of dam is

  1. Block fish migration

  2. Can cause flood on dam side area

  3. Displace local people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Krishnaraj Sagar project on which river?

  1. Kaveri

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Tunga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dam was built across Kaveri river in 1924. The kings laid the foundation for this project. It is the main source of water for Mysore districts. It has an ornamental garden attached to it.

So, the correct option is 'Kaveri'.

Which of the following pairs in false?

  1. Nagarjuna sagar project - Godavari

  2. Hirakud project - Mahanadi

  3. Sardar Sarovar Project - Narmada

  4. Bhakra - Nangal project - Sutlej


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagarjuna Sagar project was held in Nalgonda district of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The dam was built on the Krishna river. It is the largest and highest masonry dam in the world. 

So, the correct option is ' Nagarjuna Sagar project- Godavari'.

Khadins, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are examples of water harvesting.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: A

Making of small check dams across the flooded gullies is important because they

  1. hold water and prevent soil erosion

  2. recharge ground water

  3. help stagnate water

  4. hold water for irrigational purpose


Correct Option: A,C

In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams.

  1. Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely

  2. Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area

  3. Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost

  4. It will generate permanent employment for people


Correct Option: A,B,C

The problems for criticism about large dams are that they

  1. displace large number of peasants and triables without proper rehabilitation

  2. swallow up huge amounts of public money withrout the generation of proportionate benefits

  3. contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: C
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