NCERT Book Class 10th Geography Chapter 3 Water Resources MCQ
Chapter 3 : Water Resources
- What is the primary source of water in India?
A) Groundwater
B) Rivers
C) Rain
D) Sea
Answer: C) Rain - What is the main cause of water scarcity in India?
A) Water pollution
B) Overuse
C) Irregular rainfall
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What is the best method for water conservation?
A) Installing more tube wells
B) Wasting water
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Not building dams
Answer: C) Rainwater harvesting - Which state is famous for water conservation?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: A) Rajasthan - What is the gap between water demand and supply called?
A) Water crisis
B) Water management
C) Water pollution
D) Water resource
Answer: A) Water crisis - Which is the longest river in India?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Brahmaputra
D) Narmada
Answer: B) Ganga - What is the largest reservoir in India?
A) Gobind Sagar Lake
B) Dal Lake
C) Chilka Lake
D) Wular Lake
Answer: A) Gobind Sagar Lake - What is the best measure to prevent water pollution?
A) Dumping industrial waste into rivers
B) Installing water treatment plants
C) Building canals
D) Reusing water
Answer: B) Installing water treatment plants - What is the main purpose of the drip irrigation method?
A) Water conservation
B) Excessive water use
C) Preventing soil erosion
D) Increasing soil fertility
Answer: A) Water conservation - Which river is a tributary of the Ganga river?
A) Godavari
B) Yamuna
C) Kaveri
D) Sutlej
Answer: B) Yamuna - Where does the highest rainfall occur in India?
A) Chennai
B) Mumbai
C) Mawsynram
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) Mawsynram - What is the primary source of India’s hydroelectric projects?
A) Coal
B) Solar energy
C) Flowing water
D) Wind energy
Answer: C) Flowing water - Which state is a leader in hydroelectric production?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Assam
Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh - On which river is the ‘Hirakud Dam’ located?
A) Narmada
B) Mahanadi
C) Ganga
D) Krishna
Answer: B) Mahanadi - What is the impact of excessive water extraction?
A) Increases water availability
B) Lowers groundwater level
C) Enhances soil fertility
D) Rivers flow more abundantly
Answer: B) Lowers groundwater level - What is the objective of the river linking project?
A) Reviving rivers
B) Equal distribution of water
C) Water conservation
D) Preventing water pollution
Answer: B) Equal distribution of water - Which mission was launched to address water scarcity in India?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission
B) National Water Mission
C) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
D) Green Revolution
Answer: B) National Water Mission - Which region faces the most water scarcity?
A) Coastal areas
B) Mountainous areas
C) Desert areas
D) High rainfall areas
Answer: C) Desert areas - What is the major cause of water pollution in India?
A) Agricultural waste
B) Industrial waste
C) Soil erosion
D) Afforestation
Answer: B) Industrial waste - Which river is called the “Lifeline of India”?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
Answer: A) Ganga - In which sector is water usage highest in India?
A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Domestic
D) Energy production
Answer: B) Agriculture - What is the main source of water supply?
A) Groundwater
B) Dams
C) Sea
D) Water recycling
Answer: A) Groundwater - Which measure helps improve water quality in rivers?
A) Afforestation
B) Building dams
C) Water treatment plants
D) Recharging water sources
Answer: C) Water treatment plants - Which irrigation system saves water?
A) Canal irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Well irrigation
Answer: C) Drip irrigation - Which major dam is located on the Ganga river?
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Tehri Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Sardar Sarovar
Answer: B) Tehri Dam - What does the water crisis affect?
A) Food production
B) Industry
C) Power generation
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which system is useful for water storage?
A) River linking project
B) Groundwater recharge
C) Desalination
D) Water pollution
Answer: B) Groundwater recharge - What is the impact of climate change on water resources?
A) Depletion of water sources
B) Increased flood events
C) Increased drought events
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What is the main benefit of hydroelectric projects in India?
A) Reducing river flow
B) Damaging the environment
C) Generating renewable energy
D) Water pollution
Answer: C) Generating renewable energy - Which state faces the highest water crisis in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Kerala
C) Odisha
D) Assam
Answer: A) Rajasthan - Which scheme was launched for water management in India?
A) Green Revolution
B) Swachh Bharat Mission
C) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
D) Make in India
Answer: C) Jal Shakti Abhiyan - What is the largest artificial reservoir in India?
A) Gobind Sagar
B) Nagarjuna Sagar
C) Chilka Lake
D) Wular Lake
Answer: B) Nagarjuna Sagar - What is the purpose of the ‘River Linking Project’?
A) Deepening rivers
B) Increasing river flow
C) Balancing water distribution
D) Preventing floods
Answer: C) Balancing water distribution - Which is the largest water crisis-prone region in India?
A) Western Ghats
B) Northern India
C) Thar Desert
D) Himalayan region
Answer: C) Thar Desert - What is the second-largest sector for water usage in India?
A) Domestic use
B) Agriculture
C) Industry
D) Power generation
Answer: C) Industry - Which irrigation system is suitable for drought-prone areas?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Canal irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Well irrigation
Answer: C) Drip irrigation - Which technology provides a solution to the water crisis in India?
A) Desalination
B) Water pollution
C) Excessive use of groundwater
D) River linking project
Answer: A) Desalination - Where is the largest irrigation network in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Haryana
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh - What is the main reason for water scarcity during summer?
A) Increased evaporation
B) Low rainfall
C) Water pollution
D) Canal breakdowns
Answer: A) Increased evaporation - Which state is a leader in water recharge in India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Rajasthan - What is the biggest benefit of the river linking project?
A) Reducing water pollution
B) Solving flood and drought problems
C) River conservation
D) Lowering water levels
Answer: B) Solving flood and drought problems - What is the main cause of groundwater depletion in India?
A) Excessive irrigation
B) Water pollution
C) Decline in rainfall
D) River linking project
Answer: A) Excessive irrigation - What is the best measure to revive rivers?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Afforestation
C) Pollution control
D) Water recharge
Answer: D) Water recharge - Which type of soil conserves water the most?
A) Black soil
B) Loamy soil
C) Red soil
D) Sandy soil
Answer: A) Black soil - What is essential for sustainable use of water resources?
A) Water misuse
B) Water recycling
C) Over-extraction of water
D) Canal construction
Answer: B) Water recycling - How is water distribution unequal in India?
A) Due to rivers
B) Due to climate
C) Due to land structure
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which Indian state is famous for traditional water conservation methods?
A) Karnataka
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Rajasthan - What is the most effective solution to the water crisis?
A) Exporting water
B) Water conservation and recharge
C) Building dams
D) Increasing water pollution
Answer: B) Water conservation and recharge - Which river is part of the ‘Ganga Water Plan’?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Ganga
D) Sutlej
Answer: C) Ganga - Which scale is used to measure water quality in India?
A) pH level
B) Temperature
C) Oxygen level
D) Mineral balance
Answer: A) pH level - Which of the following is not a traditional method of water conservation? (CBSE 2020)
a) Well
b) Johad
c) Tube well
d) Stepwell
Answer: c) Tube well - What is the largest source of irrigation in India? (CBSE 2019)
a) Canals
b) Ponds
c) Wells and tube wells
d) Waterfalls
Answer: c) Wells and tube wells - What is the primary objective of “rainwater harvesting”? (CBSE 2021)
a) Linking rivers
b) Increasing groundwater levels
c) Flood control
d) Hydropower generation
Answer: b) Increasing groundwater levels - Which of the following is not a multipurpose river valley project? (CBSE 2018)
a) Bhakra Nangal
b) Hirakud
c) Tehri Dam
d) Indira Gandhi Canal
Answer: d) Indira Gandhi Canal - What is the main cause of the “water crisis”? (CBSE 2020)
a) Lack of rainfall
b) Over-extraction of water
c) Drying of rivers
d) Excessive forests
Answer: b) Over-extraction of water - What is the “Narmada Bachao Andolan” related to? (CBSE 2019)
a) Forest conservation
b) Anti-dam movement
c) Water pollution
d) Air pollution
Answer: b) Anti-dam movement - In which year was the “National Water Policy” implemented? (CBSE 2021)
a) 1987
b) 2002
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2002 - When is “water scarcity” defined as occurring? (CBSE 2018)
a) 500 cubic meters per person per year
b) 1000 cubic meters per person per year
c) 1500 cubic meters per person per year
d) 2000 cubic meters per person per year
Answer: b) 1000 cubic meters per person per year - When was the “Clean Ganga Mission” launched? (CBSE 2020)
a) 2010
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
Answer: b) 2014 - Which article of the Constitution is significant for water conservation? (CBSE 2019)
a) Article 21
b) Article 48A
c) Article 51A
d) Article 32
Answer: b) Article 48A - In which state is “tank irrigation” most prevalent? (MP Board 2020)
a) Punjab
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Haryana
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu - What is one major cause of the “water crisis”? (MP Board 2019)
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Over-extraction of groundwater
c) Rising rivers
d) Melting glaciers
Answer: b) Over-extraction of groundwater - Which is the largest artificial reservoir in India? (MP Board 2021)
a) Gobind Sagar
b) Hirakud
c) Nagarjuna Sagar
d) Rana Pratap Sagar
Answer: b) Hirakud - What is a modern method of water conservation? (MP Board 2018)
a) Well
b) Drip irrigation
c) Pond
d) Stepwell
Answer: b) Drip irrigation - When is “World Water Day” observed? (MP Board 2020)
a) March 22
b) June 5
c) November 14
d) October 2
Answer: a) March 22 - What is the major factor affecting water quality? (MP Board 2019)
a) Industrial waste
b) Deforestation
c) Excessive rainfall
d) Earthquakes
Answer: a) Industrial waste - Where is “bamboo drip irrigation” practiced? (MP Board 2021)
a) Rajasthan
b) Meghalaya
c) Gujarat
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Meghalaya - What percentage of total water available in India is utilized? (MP Board 2018)
a) 10%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%
Answer: b) 30% - Which government scheme is focused on water conservation? (MP Board 2020)
a) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
b) Swachh Bharat Mission
c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
d) Ujjwala Yojana
Answer: a) Jal Shakti Abhiyan - When was the “Drought-Prone Area Programme” started? (MP Board 2019)
a) 1973
b) 1985
c) 1991
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1973 - Which state in India has the most dams? (CBSE 2021)
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Maharashtra - On which river is the Tehri Dam located? (MP Board 2020)
a) Yamuna
b) Ganga
c) Bhagirathi
d) Alaknanda
Answer: c) Bhagirathi - Which technology is useful for addressing the water crisis? (CBSE 2019)
a) Groundwater extraction
b) Rainwater harvesting
c) River water diversion
d) Seawater desalination
Answer: b) Rainwater harvesting - Which is the longest canal in India? (MP Board 2021)
a) Indira Gandhi Canal
b) Bhakra Canal
c) Yamuna Canal
d) Narmada Canal
Answer: a) Indira Gandhi Canal - Why is public participation essential in water conservation? (CBSE 2020)
a) Because the government cannot conserve water alone
b) Because community cooperation makes water conservation effective
c) Because private companies do not conserve water
d) Because international organizations demand it
Answer: b) Because community cooperation makes water conservation effective