Hydrological Research in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Hydrological Research in India. It covers various aspects of hydrological research, including its history, objectives, methods, and findings.
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When was the Central Water Commission (CWC) established in India?

  1. 1945

  2. 1951

  3. 1961

  4. 1971


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission (CWC) was established in India in 1945.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of hydrological research in India?

  1. To understand the hydrological cycle

  2. To develop methods for flood control

  3. To promote water conservation

  4. To study the impact of climate change on water resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Promoting water conservation is not an objective of hydrological research in India. The other three options are all valid objectives.

Which of the following methods is commonly used in hydrological research in India?

  1. Field observations

  2. Laboratory experiments

  3. Mathematical modeling

  4. Remote sensing


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above methods are commonly used in hydrological research in India.

What is the name of 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.

Which of the following is NOT a major tributary of the Ganga River?

  1. Yamuna River

  2. Brahmaputra River

  3. Ghaghara River

  4. Son River


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River is not a major tributary of the Ganga River. The other three options are all major tributaries of the Ganga River.

What is the average annual rainfall in India?

  1. 1,000 mm

  2. 2,000 mm

  3. 3,000 mm

  4. 4,000 mm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average annual rainfall in India is 1,000 mm.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial wastewater

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Domestic sewage

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major source of water pollution in India. The other three options are all major sources of water pollution in India.

What is the name of the largest dam in India?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Bhakra Dam

  3. Hirakud Dam

  4. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tehri Dam is the largest dam in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major irrigation project in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Canal Project

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar Project

  3. Bhakra Nangal Project

  4. Hirakud Dam Project


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hirakud Dam Project is not a major irrigation project in India. The other three options are all major irrigation projects in India.

What is the name of the largest groundwater aquifer in India?

  1. Ganga Basin Aquifer

  2. Indus Basin Aquifer

  3. Brahmaputra Basin Aquifer

  4. Narmada Basin Aquifer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga Basin Aquifer is the largest groundwater aquifer in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major groundwater problem in India?

  1. Groundwater depletion

  2. Groundwater contamination

  3. Groundwater salinity

  4. Groundwater flooding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Groundwater flooding is not a major groundwater problem in India. The other three options are all major groundwater problems in India.

What is the name of the government agency responsible for water resources management in India?

  1. Central Water Commission

  2. Ministry of Water Resources

  3. National Water Development Agency

  4. Water Resources Information System of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ministry of Water Resources is the government agency responsible for water resources management in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major water resources challenge in India?

  1. Water scarcity

  2. Water pollution

  3. Floods

  4. Droughts


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are major water resources challenges in India.

What is the name of the national water policy of India?

  1. National Water Policy 2002

  2. National Water Policy 2012

  3. National Water Policy 2022

  4. National Water Policy 2030


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Water Policy of India was adopted in 2012.

Which of the following is NOT a major goal of the National Water Policy 2012?

  1. To ensure water security for all

  2. To promote water conservation

  3. To prevent water pollution

  4. To develop new water resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Developing new water resources is not a major goal of the National Water Policy 2012. The other three options are all major goals of the National Water Policy 2012.

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