tr checking

1. In parts of Rajasthan, what term describes the rain-fed storage structures in agricultural fields? (Remember)

2. In which Karnataka village is rooftop rainwater harvesting practiced in 200 houses? (Remember)

3. In the context of rooftop rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan, which of the following statements are correct? (Choose all that apply)

4. Which of these factors have influenced the decline of traditional water harvesting methods in some regions? (Choose all that apply)

5. First spell of rain : Cleaning :: Subsequent showers : _______ (Analogy)

6. Sloping roofs is to Water collection as Underground rooms is to: (Analogy)

7. Select the INCORRECT match:

8. Select the INCORRECT match:

9. In Gendathur village, Karnataka, _____ houses practice rooftop rainwater harvesting. With an annual precipitation of _____, the village collects _____ of its rainfall, allowing each house to harvest about 50,000 litres annually.

10. In what way does the Indira Gandhi Canal's impact on traditional water harvesting methods illustrate the relationship between modern infrastructure and traditional practices? (Skill/Concept)

11. What facts about Gendathur village's rainwater harvesting are correct?
I. It is located in Mysuru, Karnataka
II. The village receives 1,000 mm of annual precipitation
III. Each house harvests 50,000 liters of water annually
IV. The village collects 100% of its annual rainfall

12. Rainwater harvesting in ancient India was adapted to local conditions. Which of the following statements are true?
I. Rooftop rainwater harvesting was practiced in Rajasthan to store drinking water.
II. In Bikaner, the 'tankas' were part of a system connected to sloping roofs.
III. In Jaisalmer, 'Johads' were constructed to store groundwater.
IV. In Bengal, inundation channels were used to irrigate fields.

13. In the context of rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan, which of the following statements are accurate?
I. 'Tankas' were large underground storage tanks connected to sloping roofs.
II. 'Khadins' were used to convert fields into rainfed storage structures.
III. 'Rooftop rainwater harvesting' was a common practice to store drinking water.
IV. 'Guls' were constructed in the desert regions for water diversion.

14. I’m found in mountains, a channel of diversion,
Helping fields grow without much aversion,
From the Himalayas, I make my claim,
What’s my water-conserving name? (Riddle in geography)

15. With rain and hills, I divert my flow,
In the Western Himalayas, I help crops grow.
A channel of water, I wind my way,
What am I in this irrigation play? (Riddle in geography)

16. W, X, Y, and Z represent various water harvesting systems.
W: Stores water collected from rooftops in Rajasthan
X: Channels water for agriculture in the Western Himalayas
Y: Converts fields into rain-fed storage systems in Jaisalmer
Z: Guides floodwater in Bengal
W, X, Y, and Z are ____.

17. Assertion (A): The 'guls' or 'kuls' of the Western Himalayas were used for agriculture.
Reason (R): These were diversion channels built in hill and mountainous regions.

18. Assertion (A): In Gendathur village, every house harvests 50,000 litres of water annually.
Reason (R): The village receives an annual precipitation of 1,000 mm and collects 80% of this.

19. In the rainwater harvesting system of Rajasthan, the Q spell of rain was not R. This was done to S the T and U. The water collected from subsequent showers, known as V, was used for W purposes.

20. In ancient India, people had sophisticated (hydraulic structures) for water harvesting. They possessed in-depth knowledge of (rainfall patterns) and (ocean currents). They developed techniques to harvest (groundwater) and (geothermal energy) according to local ecological conditions.
Select the correct option regarding this:

21. In (Phalodi) village of Mysuru, (Karnataka), (100) houses practice rooftop rainwater harvesting. The village receives an annual precipitation of (800 mm) and collects 80% of this. Each house harvests (75,000) liters of water annually.
Select the correct option regarding this:

22. In Phalodi, Rajasthan, houses had underground

Study the given table carefully and choose the incorrect match.

23. What environmental movement was spawned due to multi-purpose projects? (Remember)

24. What triggered the floods despite the construction of dams for flood control? (Remember)

25. How do dams affect the natural sediment flow of rivers? (Remember)

26. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of multi-purpose river projects? (Remember)

27. Which statements about the effects of damming rivers are correct? (Choose all that apply)

28. Which statements reflect the changes caused by multi-purpose river projects? (Choose all that apply)

29. Narmada BachaoAndolan : Social conflict :: Tehri Dam Andolan : _______ (Analogy based)

30. Electricity generation is to Bhakra-Nangal as Flood control is to _______ (Analogy based)

31. Select the INCORRECT match:

32. Select the INCORRECT match:

33. Replace the blanks with the correct options.

Multi-purpose river projects like the ________ integrate the development of agriculture with ________, while projects like the ________ in the Mahanadi basin focus on flood control and ________.

34. Multi-purpose river projects, while beneficial in many ways, can alter the natural ecosystem. For instance, ________ rivers can lead to ________ of aquatic fauna, making it difficult for them to ________, especially for spawning.

35. What role did Jawaharlal Nehru envision for dams when he called them the "temples of modern India"? (Skill/Concept)

36. What impact do multi-purpose river projects have on inter-state relations in India? (Skill/Concept)

37. What are some social impacts of multi-purpose river projects?

i.Development of village economy

ii.Displacement of local communities

III. Reduction in urban water supply

iv. Agitation by affected communities

38. What are some negative impacts of multi-purpose river projects on local communities?

I. Improved access to resources

II. Social conflicts and disputes

III. Displacement and loss of livelihood

IV.Enhanced soil quality

39. If a multi-purpose project fails to control flooding as planned, what might be a plausible scientific reason for this failure? (Application in New Contexts)

40. I am the ground beneath your feet,

But floodwaters I can’t defeat.

When too much water comes my way,

I give up nutrients day by day.

What am I? (Riddle in geography)

41. I am a project, large and grand,

But I’ve sparked protests across the land.

What am I, that controls water but disrupts lives? (Riddle in geography)

42. Roles of elements W, X, Y, and Z in water management are listed below:

W: Generates electricity by using the flow of water

X: Prevents soil erosion by managing water flow

Y: Supplies water to urban areas

Z: Controls the distribution of water for agriculture

W, X, Y, and Z respectively are:

43. Processes involving W, X, Y, and Z are listed below:

W: Allows water to permeate into the ground

X: Collects and directs rainwater into storage systems

Y: Holds back river water for controlled release

Z: Channels water from rivers to agricultural fields

W, X, Y, and Z respectively are:

44. Assertion (A): Damming of rivers can lead to the submergence of floodplains, affecting local ecosystems.

Reason (R): Floodplains are typically areas of high elevation, making them susceptible to submergence by dammed water.

45. Assertion (A): Large-scale river projects have led to social conflicts over water distribution.

Reason (R): These conflicts arise because water is distributed equally among all stakeholders, regardless of their location or needs.

46. Assertion (A): Dams built on floodplains submerge existing vegetation and soil.

Reason (R): This submergence leads to soil salinization over time.

47. Assertion (A): Inter-state water disputes are a common issue with multi-purpose projects.

Reason (R): These disputes arise from disagreements over sharing costs and benefits of the projects.

48. A large-scale water management project, identified as X, aims to integrate multiple uses like irrigation, power generation, and flood control. However, the creation of X often leads to Y, a situation where the natural flow of rivers is disrupted, affecting aquatic life. Additionally, X can trigger Z, a social issue arising from the unequal distribution of water resources.

X, Y, and Z respectively are:

49. Ancient civilizations used J for water conservation, which included structures like dams and canals. Modern K integrate various functions but have led to L, exemplified by movements like the 'Narmada BachaoAndolan'.

J, K, and L respectively are:

50. Match the environmental concerns with the structures or projects that cause them:

1. Dams
2. Floodplains
3. Reservoirs
4. Canals

Concerns:

Option a. Can cause waterlogging and salinization of nearby soils

Option b. Lead to submergence and loss of vegetation

Option c. Disrupt natural river flows and aquatic ecosystems

Option d. Act as natural absorbers of floodwaters, preventing floods

Options:

51. Match the following water project examples with their characteristics:

1. Bhakra-Nangal project
2. Hirakud project
3. Narmada BachaoAndolan
4. Tehri Dam Andolan

Descriptions:

Option a. Integrates hydel power production and irrigation

Option b. Combines water conservation with flood control

Option c. Environmental movement against a large dam project

Option d. Social movement opposing displacement due to dam construction

Options:

52. In the passage below, two words are incorrect. Identify and replace them with the correct terms.

"Canals are used to (irrigate) agricultural fields by (diverting) water from rivers. However, this can lead to (waterlogging) and (decreased) soil fertility in the surrounding areas, as excess water accumulates."

Select the correct option regarding this:

53. Read the given passage where some of the words have been mentioned in parentheses.

Multi-purpose projects have led to environmental movements like the 'Narmada BachaoAndolan', primarily due to large-scale (urbanization) of local communities. These projects often benefit (large) farmers and industrialists while causing (improvements) in the social gap between landowners and the landless poor.

Select the correct option regarding this.

54. Study the given table carefully and choose the correct match.

Options:

55. Here is the image of a multi-purpose dam with various components labeled, including the reservoir, spillway, powerhouse, and irrigation canals.

The image shows a multi-purpose dam with several labeled components. Which part of the dam is primarily responsible for generating electricity?

56.

The pie chart illustrates the distribution of water usage across three sectors: Agriculture, Industry, and Domestic. If the total water usage in the region is 10 billion cubic meters, how much water is used by the Industry sector?

57.

The bar graph displays the annual water consumption in billion cubic meters for five states: A, B, C, D, and E. Which state has the highest water consumption and how much more water does it consume compared to State A?

58. The graph illustrates the number of supporters for the Narmada BachaoAndolan (NBA) from 1990 to 2015. During which period did the NBA experience the highest increase in public support?