Question Bank: Water Resources

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

What percentage of the world's freshwater is effectively available for human use?

Which state in India is known for having vast lagoons and brackish water bodies?

What is the total utilizable water resource in India from surface water?

Which river is known for having a significant catchment area contributing to India's surface water resources?

In which region of India is groundwater utilization the highest?

What percentage of surface water utilization in India is dedicated to agriculture?

Which of the following river basins has not yet harnessed much of its annual water flow?

What is a primary reason for the high demand for irrigation water in India?

What is the primary use of water in India according to current trends?

The total replenishable groundwater resources in India are approximately how many cubic kilometers?

Which of the following describes the major challenge facing India regarding water resources?

Why is the development of irrigation prioritized in India's Five Year Plans?

Which statement about surface water utilization in India is FALSE?

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

What is the main source of freshwater available for human use on Earth?

Which river basin accounts for the highest share of surface water resources in India?

Which sector uses the majority of water resources in India?

How much of India's fresh water resources is estimated to be utilizable?

Which of the following states utilizes a high percentage of its groundwater resources?

What is the estimated total annual precipitation available in India?

Which project is NOT classified as a multipurpose river valley project in India?

What percentage of India's population is dependent on agriculture according to the text?

Which of the following methods is NOT a way to conserve water resources?

Which part of India is particularly drought-prone?

What is the total replenishable groundwater resource of India?

Which of the following water bodies predominantly consists of brackish water?

What is a significant consequence of increasing water demand in India?

Which of the following sectors is expected to increase its share in water usage in the future in India?

What percentage of surface water in India is used for agriculture?

Which Indian states utilize a high percentage of groundwater resources?

Why is irrigation essential for agriculture in India?

What is the primary driving factor of water demand for irrigation in India?

What is the estimated total replenishable groundwater resource in India?

What percentage of groundwater is utilized by the industrial sector in India?

Which river basin in India is known for high surface water resources due to its catchment area?

Which of the following states is utilizing a small proportion of its groundwater potential?

What is the primary factor contributing to the decline in per capita water availability in India?

The main purpose of multipurpose river valley projects in India is to...

Which of the following is a major consequence of groundwater depletion in agricultural states?

How much of India's total available surface water can currently be utilized?

What is a significant problem caused by agricultural runoff in water resources?

As per the current usage trends, which sector is expected to increase its water demand in the future?

Which Indian states primarily face challenges related to high fluoride concentration in groundwater?

Which season in India is primarily associated with high rainfall?

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?

Which project is not associated with irrigation development in India?

What impact does over-extraction of groundwater typically have on the environment?

Which area of India is known for significant drought-prone conditions affecting water demand?

Which crop is noted for having a high water requirement necessitating irrigation?

Which of the following is the correct order of water utilization in India?

What is one consequence of intensive irrigation methods used in agriculture?

Groundwater utilization is high in which states of India?

How does the lack of irrigation affect agricultural productivity?

What is one of the goals of sustainable water conservation practices?

The reduction of available water resources in India can primarily be attributed to:

What is the main challenge associated with high-yield crop varieties in terms of water use?

What is a likely effect of climate change on water resources in India?

What factor contributes to the pollution of water resources in urban areas?

What is the estimated total replenishable groundwater resources in India?

In which of the following states is groundwater utilisation comparatively high?

Which of the following accounts for the highest percentage of groundwater utilisation in India?

What is one major consequence of over-exploiting groundwater resources?

Which region of India faces severe challenges in groundwater replenishment due to high agricultural demand?

What effect does groundwater over-exploitation have on soil quality?

What is one major factor that hinders the exploitation of groundwater in states like Chhattisgarh?

Why is groundwater considered a critical resource in drought-prone areas?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of groundwater depletion?

What management practice is crucial for conserving groundwater on a community level?

Which practice can help in mitigating groundwater depletion in agricultural areas?

What is the term for water that is used multiple times before being released into the environment?

How does urbanisation impact groundwater resources?

What is a major drawback of tubewell irrigation?

Which state is an example where groundwater depletion has led to increased fluoride concentration?

What is the main objective of the Jal Kranti Abhiyan launched in 2015-16?

Which method primarily helps in reducing groundwater pollution?

Which of the following is a major source of river pollution in India?

Which practice is essential for sustainable water management in agriculture?

Which region in India is most likely to face water stress due to climate change?

What is a significant consequence of allowing untreated sewage into rivers?

Which of the following traditional methods is used in India for rainwater harvesting?

In which region is groundwater utilization particularly high among Indian states?

Which of the following best defines watershed management?

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

Which sector uses the highest proportion of total water in India?

What is one major challenge to implementing the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act effectively?

Which of the following pollutants primarily affects groundwater quality?

Which technology is crucial for water recycling in urban areas?