Chapter 3: Water Resources
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II
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Water Resources
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II
Related PYQs (33)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?
1
River basin is the unit of planning and management.
2
It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
3
One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Governance and Federalism
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77
Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
Geography
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds?
1
Decreased salinity in the river
2
Pollution of groundwater
3
Lowering of the water-table
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Consider the following statements :
1
Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Environment - Wetlands and Ramsar Convention
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
1
Nagarhole National Park;
2
Papikonda National Park;
3
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve;
4
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Indian and World Geography
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
Consider the following statements: 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). 2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act. 3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Environment
2020•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.25
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
1
Rich cities only can ensure sustainable delivery of water.
2
Sustainable delivery of water in cities means much more than supplying water to households.
Environment - Urban Water Sustainability
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements :
1
It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
2
It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3
It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
Consider the following pairs : Wetland/Lake - Location
1
Hokera Wetland - Punjab
2
Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh
3
Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura
4
Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu
Environment
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70
Consider the following pairs : Reservoirs - States
1
Ghataprabha - Telangana
2
Gandhi Sagar - Madhya Pradesh
3
Indira Sagar - Andhra Pradesh
4
Maithon - Chhattisgarh
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
According to the United Nations' 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.
Statement-II
India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world's population living in its territory.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Environmental Ecology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
2
Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
3
Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Environment
2016•Mains•GS-III•Q.7
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.
GS-III
2017•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes. Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.
Governance
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
GS-III
2018•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?
Geography
2018•Mains•GS-III•Q.7
What is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of 'wise use' in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India.
GS-III Environment and Biodiversity
2019•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?
Geography
2019•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
Agriculture
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
GS-III - Economic Development (Irrigation and Water Storage)
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
GS-I
2023•Mains•GS-III•Q.17
Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India's wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.15
The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
GS-I
2025•Mains•GS-III•Q.8
Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard?
GS-III
2016•Essay•Essay•Q.3
Water disputes between States in federal India
(B) Near jobless growth in India : An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms
Essay
2019•Sociology•Sociology Paper-I•Q.6
(a) Examine the importance of Development Planning in Indian Mixed Economy, and analyze its problems and prospects.
(b) Highlight the main features of the 'Inter-linking of Rivers' project in India. What could be its probable advantages to Indian agriculture?
(c) Has reduction of green cover affected ecological degradation leading to global warming? Elaborate your answer with illustration.
Sociology Optional
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
Consider the following pairs:
1
Corbett National Park : Ganga
2
Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3
Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Indian and World Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?
1
Prevention of soil runoff
2
Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3
Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4
Regeneration of natural vegetation
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.56
What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?
1
Prevention of soil runoff
2
Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3
Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4
Regeneration of natural vegetation
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Consider the following statements:
1
The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2
The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Economy
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