Multiple choice questions.
(i) Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’.
a) Region with high annual rainfall.
b) Region having high annual rainfall and large population.
c) Region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted.
d) Region having low rainfall and low population.
(ii) Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?
a) Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.
b) Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods.
c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
d) Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.
iii) Here are some false statements. Identify the mistakes and rewrite them correctly.
a) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban life styles have helped in proper utilisation of water resources.
b) Regulating and damming of rivers does not affect the river's natural flow and its sediment flow.
c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were not agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.
d) Today in Rajasthan, the practice of rooftop rainwater water harvesting has gained popularity despite high water availability due to the Indira Gandhi Canal.
(i)
a) Not suffering from water scarcity.
b) Suffering from water scarcity.
c) Suffering from water scarcity.
d) Not suffering from water scarcity.
(ii)
c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
(iii)
a) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have resulted in improper and caused over exploitation of water resources.
b) Regulating and damming of rivers affect the river's natural flow and causes the sediment flow which settles at the bottom of the reservoir.
c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.
d) Today in Rajasthan, the practice of rooftop rainwater water harvesting is declining due to high water availability from Indira Gandhi Canal.
Match the following.
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Reserved Forests Protected Forests Unclassed Forests |
other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities. forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources. forest lands are Protected from any further depletion. |
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(i)
a) Not suffering from water scarcity.
b) Suffering from water scarcity.
c) Suffering from water scarcity.
d) Not suffering from water scarcity.
(ii)
c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displac...
Step-by-step explanation:
• (i)
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• a) Not suffering from water scarcity
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• b) Suffering from water scarcity
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