Water Resources in India

Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your knowledge about Water Resources in India, covering various aspects such as sources, distribution, challenges, and conservation efforts.
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Which of the following is the primary source of water in India?

  1. Glaciers

  2. Rivers

  3. Groundwater

  4. Lakes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rivers are the primary source of water in India, contributing a significant portion of the country's surface water resources.

Which river is the longest in India?

  1. Ganga

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River is the longest river in India, stretching over 2,500 kilometers from its source in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following is the largest river 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 river basin in India, covering an area of over 1 million square kilometers and encompassing several states in northern and eastern India.

Which state in India receives the highest annual rainfall?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Assam

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India, receives the highest annual rainfall in the country, with an average of over 11,000 millimeters per year.

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

  1. Aquifers

  2. Lakes

  3. Rivers

  4. Glaciers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aquifers are underground layers of rock or soil that contain water and are a major source of groundwater in India.

Which state in India has the largest groundwater reserves?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India, has the largest groundwater reserves in the country.

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

  1. Water pollution

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Flooding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces multiple challenges related to water resources, including water pollution, water scarcity, and flooding.

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

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution in India is caused by a combination of industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage discharge.

Which of the following is a major cause of water scarcity in India?

  1. Uneven distribution of water resources

  2. Increasing population

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water scarcity in India is caused by a combination of uneven distribution of water resources, increasing population, and climate change.

Which of the following is a major cause of flooding in India?

  1. Heavy rainfall

  2. Deforestation

  3. Poor drainage systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flooding in India is caused by a combination of heavy rainfall, deforestation, and poor drainage systems.

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to address water resource challenges?

  1. National Water Policy

  2. National River Conservation Plan

  3. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has implemented several initiatives to address water resource challenges, including the National Water Policy, National River Conservation Plan, and Atal Bhujal Yojana.

Which of the following is a major objective of the National Water Policy?

  1. To ensure equitable distribution of water resources

  2. To promote sustainable water management practices

  3. To prevent water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Water Policy aims to achieve multiple objectives, including ensuring equitable distribution of water resources, promoting sustainable water management practices, and preventing water pollution.

Which of the following is a major objective of the National River Conservation Plan?

  1. To clean up polluted rivers

  2. To prevent riverbank erosion

  3. To conserve riverine biodiversity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National River Conservation Plan aims to achieve multiple objectives, including cleaning up polluted rivers, preventing riverbank erosion, and conserving riverine biodiversity.

Which of the following is a major objective of the Atal Bhujal Yojana?

  1. To promote groundwater recharge

  2. To prevent groundwater contamination

  3. To regulate groundwater extraction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to achieve multiple objectives, including promoting groundwater recharge, preventing groundwater contamination, and regulating groundwater extraction.

What is the name of the largest man-made lake in India?

  1. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Tehri Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, also known as Rihand Dam, is the largest man-made lake in India, located in Uttar Pradesh.

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