Practice Test

Q1) How much of Earth's surface is covered with water? Show Answer

Q2) Which place in India receives the highest rainfall? Show Answer

Q3) 96.5% of the total volume of World's water exist as: Show Answer

Q4) The dams constructed to control floods have triggered floods due to____ in the reservoir. Show Answer

Q5) Rooftop rainwater harvesting was commonly practiced Show Answer

Q6) In the semi arid and arid region of Rajasthan, all the houses store drinking water in___. Show Answer

Q7) Which of the following is not a source of fresh water? Show Answer

Q8) Fresh water is a renewed through____ Show Answer

Q9) Water produces___ power Show Answer

Q10) Which among the following is the reason of water scarcity? Show Answer

Q11) Water harvesting system had been sophisticated by channelling the flood water of the Ganga by Show Answer

Q12) Bhopal lake was built in Show Answer

Q13) Tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi, was constructed by Iltutmish for supplying water to: Show Answer

Q14) Dams lakes and irrigation system where built during the reign of ____ Show Answer

Q15) Dams are built for Show Answer

Q16) A _________ is a barrier across the flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow creating a reservior, lake or impoundment. Show Answer

Q17) Who proclaimed the dams as the “temples of modern India” ? Show Answer

Q18) Which of the following is a reason for which dams have come under great scrutiny in recent years? Show Answer

Q19) Sardar sarovar dam is being built on which river? Show Answer

Q20) Sardar sarovar project is based in the state of Show Answer

Q21) Arrange the following events in the correct sequence
1) Excess water from the sump is taken to the well
2) Underground pipe takes water to sump for immediate usage
3) Rooftop rainwater is collected using a PVC pipe
4) Water from the well recharges the underground water
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Q22) Arrange the following events in correct sequence
1) About 18 to 29 litres of water enters the bamboo pipe system
2) It springs water by using bamboo pipes
3) It is 200 year old system of tapping stream
4) It is prevalent in Meghalaya Show Answer

Q23) Analyse the information given below considering one of the following correct option
1) It is 200 year old system of tapping stream
2) About 18 to 29 litres of water enters the bamboo pipe system
3) It springs Water by using bamboo pipes
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Q24) Analyse the information given below, considering one of the following correct options:
1) It is a barrier across flowing water that abstracts, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment.
2) They are classified according to the structure, intended purpose or height.
3) They are built not just for irrigation but also for electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, of flood control, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.
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Q25) The release of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated the flood situation in Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006 Show Answer

Q26) Bihar is the region of India which experience low rainfall and is drought prone Show Answer

Q27) Bhopal city in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates back to 11th century Show Answer

Q28) Hirakud dam is built on Sutlej river Show Answer

Q29) Tamil Nadu solved the problem of acute shortage of water. Show Answer

Q30) Assertion: Ground water is highly overused resource.
Reason: Ground water is used for domestic and drinking purposes. Show Answer

Q31) Assertion: The availability of water resources varies over space and time.
Reason: Availability of water resources help in storing water. Show Answer

Q32) Assertion: Dams are referred to as multipurpose projects.
Reason: Dams are built for irrigation, electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial use, flood control, recreation and fish breeding. Show Answer

Q33) The major use of groundwater in India is ________. Show Answer

Q34) The passage given above relates to which of the following options? Show Answer

Q35) Which one of the following statement shows maximum intensity of water scarcity in India? Show Answer

Q36) Which one of the following is not the cause of water scarcity? Show Answer

Q37) Which state has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state? Show Answer

Q38) Which one of the following is not the example of Hydraulic structures in Ancient India? Show Answer

Q39) Ocean contain ________ volume of water. Show Answer

Q40) Water is a renewable resource because Show Answer

Q41) Water scarcity occurs due to
(i) low rainfall in a region
(ii) large population
(iii) over-exploitation
(iv) unequal access Show Answer

Q42) In semi - arid regions of Rajasthan the traditional system of storing drinking water in underground tanks are called Show Answer

Q43) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located in the state of Show Answer

Q44) On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam located ? Show Answer

Q45) The diversion channels of the Western Himalayas are called Show Answer

Q46) 22% of India's total electricity is produced from coal. Show Answer

Q47) By 2025, nearly 2 billion people will live in absolute water scarcity. Show Answer

Q48) Tubewells are called the 'temples of modern India.' Show Answer

Q49) Only 2.5% of water on the Earth is fresh water. Show Answer

Q50) Tankas were beneficial to beat the summer heat. Show Answer