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Hydrological Policies and Regulations in India

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Which Indian state has the highest water potential?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Assam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assam has the highest water potential in India due to its abundant rainfall and numerous rivers.

What is the primary objective of the National Water Policy (NWP) of India?

  1. To promote efficient water use

  2. To prevent water pollution

  3. To develop new water resources

  4. To regulate inter-state water disputes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the NWP is to promote efficient water use and ensure equitable distribution of water resources.

Which Indian state has the highest per capita water availability?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest per capita water availability in India due to its abundant snowfall and glacial melt.

What is the main function of the Central Water Commission (CWC) of India?

  1. To regulate inter-state water disputes

  2. To develop and implement water conservation projects

  3. To monitor water quality

  4. To provide technical assistance to state governments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the CWC is to regulate inter-state water disputes and ensure equitable distribution of water resources.

Which Indian state has the lowest per capita water availability?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Haryana

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the lowest per capita water availability in India due to its arid climate and limited water resources.

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

  1. Jal Jeevan Mission

  2. Namami Gange Program

  3. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jal Jeevan Mission is the Indian government's flagship program for water conservation and providing safe drinking water to rural households.

Which Indian state has the highest number of dams?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of dams in India, with over 3,000 dams constructed across its rivers.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for interlinking rivers?

  1. National River Linking Project

  2. Interlinking of Rivers Program

  3. River Interlinking Project

  4. National Water Grid Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National River Linking Project is the Indian government's program for interlinking rivers to transfer water from surplus basins to deficit basins.

Which Indian state has the highest number of reservoirs?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of reservoirs in India, with over 1,000 reservoirs constructed across its rivers.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for rainwater harvesting?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  2. Atal Jal Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Namami Gange Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is the Indian government's program for rainwater harvesting and water conservation.

Which Indian state has the highest number of canals?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of canals in India, with over 100,000 kilometers of canals constructed across its rivers.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for groundwater recharge?

  1. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  2. Jal Jeevan Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Namami Gange Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atal Bhujal Yojana is the Indian government's program for groundwater recharge and management.

Which Indian state has the highest number of tube wells?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab has the highest number of tube wells in India, with over 1 million tube wells constructed across its agricultural lands.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for water quality monitoring?

  1. Namami Gange Program

  2. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  3. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Namami Gange Program is the Indian government's program for water quality monitoring and pollution control in the Ganges River.

Which Indian state has the highest number of wastewater treatment plants?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest number of wastewater treatment plants in India, with over 1,000 plants constructed across its urban areas.

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