Water Resources

Class 12 · Geography · 10 Questions

1(i)beginner🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

Which one of the following types describes water as a resource?

1(ii)intermediate🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

Which one of the following south Indian states has the highest groundwater utilisation (in per cent) of its total ground water potential?

1(iii)beginner💡 Understand1 markMCQ

The highest proportion of the total water used in the country is in which one of the following sectors?

2(i)intermediate🔍 Analyze3 marksShort Answer

It is said that the water resources in India have been depleting very fast. Discuss the factors responsible for depletion of water resources?

2(ii)intermediate🔍 Analyze3 marksShort Answer

What factors are responsible for the highest groundwater development in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu?

2(iii)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

Why the share of agricultural sector in total water used in the country is expected to decline?

2(iv)beginner💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

What can be possible impacts of consumption of contaminated/unclean water on the people?

3(i)intermediate💡 Understand5 marksLong Answer

Discuss the availability of water resources in the country and factors that determine its spatial distribution?

3(ii)intermediate🔍 Analyze5 marksLong Answer

The depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. Elaborate it with suitable examples?

3(iii)intermediate⚖️ Evaluate5 marksLong Answer

What is watershed management? Do you think it can play an important role in sustainable development?