WATER RESOURCES

The major source of fresh water in India is

• Rainfall

• Groundwater

• Atmospheric water

• Ocean water

Which of the following areas would you immediately associate with water scarcity?

• Desert of Rajasthan

• The Ganga plains

• Hills of North eastern India

• Coastal areas of Orissa

Which is not a source of freshwater

• glaciers and ice sheets

• Groundwater

• Surface runoff

• Oceans

Rooftop rainwater harvesting is a technique to recharge

• Ground water

• River water

• Lake water

• Sea water

Which of the following contributes approximately 22% of the total electricity produced in India today

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

• Industries

• Geothermal Energy

Which of the following is a reason for water scarcity in a reason with sufficient water to meet the requirements of the people?

• Huge population

• Less rainfall

• Power requirements

• Pollution

Bhakra Nangal river valley project is made on the river

• Sutlej - Beas

• Ravi- Chenab

• Ganga

• Son

Rana Pratap Sagar dam is located in

• odisa

• Rajasthan

• Uttrakhand

• Andhrapradesh

Hirakud damage constructed on the river

• Ganga

• Manjira

• Manas

• Mahanadi

The Narmada bachao aandolan is associated with

• Sardar Sarovar Dam

• Tehri Dam

• Hirakud dam

• Gandhi Sagar dam