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Hydrological Organizations in India

Description: This quiz covers the various hydrological organizations in India, their roles, and their contributions to the field of hydrology.
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Which of the following is the apex body for water resources planning and development 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: A
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission (CWC) is the apex body for planning, development, and regulation of water resources in India.

The Central Water Commission was established in which year?

  1. 1945

  2. 1951

  3. 1961

  4. 1971


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission was established in 1951 under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of river basins 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: C
Explanation:

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is responsible for the development and management of river basins in India.

The National Water Development Agency was established in which year?

  1. 1982

  2. 1987

  3. 1992

  4. 1997


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Water Development Agency was established in 1982 under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Which organization is responsible for the collection, storage, and dissemination of water resources data 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: D
Explanation:

The Water Resources Information System of India (WRIS) is responsible for the collection, storage, and dissemination of water resources data in India.

The Water Resources Information System of India was established in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Water Resources Information System of India was established in 1985 under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Which organization is responsible for the regulation and control of water resources 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: A
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission (CWC) is responsible for the regulation and control of water resources in India.

The Central Water Commission has how many regional offices?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission has 8 regional offices located in different parts of India.

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of groundwater resources in India?

  1. Central Ground Water Board

  2. Ministry of Water Resources

  3. National Water Development Agency

  4. Water Resources Information System of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is responsible for the development and management of groundwater resources in India.

The Central Ground Water Board was established in which year?

  1. 1954

  2. 1964

  3. 1974

  4. 1984


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Central Ground Water Board was established in 1972 under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of surface water resources 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: A
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission (CWC) is responsible for the development and management of surface water resources in India.

The Central Water Commission has how many river basin organizations?

  1. 12

  2. 18

  3. 24

  4. 30


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Central Water Commission has 18 river basin organizations located in different parts of India.

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of water resources in rural areas of India?

  1. Central Water Commission

  2. Ministry of Water Resources

  3. National Water Development Agency

  4. Water Resources Information System of India


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development is responsible for the development and management of water resources in rural areas of India.

The Ministry of Rural Development has how many water resources divisions?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development has 6 water resources divisions located in different parts of India.

Which organization is responsible for the development and management of water resources in urban areas of India?

  1. Central Water Commission

  2. Ministry of Water Resources

  3. National Water Development Agency

  4. Water Resources Information System of India


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for the development and management of water resources in urban areas of India.

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