Water Resources Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

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Are you preparing for your CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam? This quiz on "Water Resources" will help you revise key topics like water conservation, dams, water scarcity, and sustainable management of resources.

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Chapter Name: Water Resources
Subject: Social Science (Geography)
Book: NCERT Class 10 Geography
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Chapter 3 - Water Resources

1 / 15

What is the approximate flow rate of water in the bamboo drip irrigation system?

18-20 liters per minute

100-200 liters per hour

20-80 drops per minute

500-1000 liters per day

2 / 15

In the context of the Bamboo Drip Irrigation system, what makes it particularly sustainable?

It provides more water than conventional systems

It uses modern technology and plastic pipes

It's cheap to install and maintain

It combines indigenous knowledge, gravity-based distribution, and precise flow control without external energy

3 / 15

Analyze the relationship between multi-purpose dam projects and agricultural practices. Which statement represents the most comprehensive negative impact?

Decreased agricultural productivity

Reduced water availability for irrigation

Salinization of soil due to water-intensive commercial farming and changed cropping patterns

Increased cost of farming operations

4 / 15

Which assessment of Atal Bhujal Yojana's coverage is most accurate?

It strategically targets 37% of critical areas but leaves significant gaps in coverage

It provides comprehensive coverage in seven states only

It focuses only on groundwater-dependent regions

It covers all water-stressed areas in India

5 / 15

Consider the following statements about rooftop rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan:

I. It provides pure drinking water
II. It helps in temperature regulation
III. It reduces groundwater depletion
IV. It prevents soil erosion

Which combination is correct?

II, III and IV only

I, II and III only

I and II only

All of the above

6 / 15

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What is the main objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

To provide irrigation facilities to farmers

To control floods

To provide drinking water facilities to rural households

To promote industrialization

7 / 15

Which combination of factors would most effectively address India's water crisis?

Only building more dams and reservoirs

Focusing solely on rainwater harvesting

Implementing strict water usage regulations

Integration of traditional methods, modern technology, community participation, and policy reforms

8 / 15

If a region implements PMKSY's "Per Drop More Crop" initiative effectively, which combination of outcomes is most likely?

Higher crop yield, reduced water consumption, sustainable groundwater levels

More water storage, increased chemical fertilizer use, better productivity

Better irrigation coverage, increased water wastage, higher yields

Increased water usage, higher productivity, soil degradation

9 / 15

What makes the traditional underground tanks of Rajasthan superior to modern water storage systems in terms of sustainability?

Higher storage capacity and better filtration

Better water quality and longer storage life

Lower construction costs and easier maintenance

Natural temperature regulation, purity maintenance, and gravity-based operation

10 / 15

Which state in India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

11 / 15

What is the name given to rainwater in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan?

Jal Pani

Palar Pani

Neer Pani

Paani Pani

12 / 15

What is the main cause of water scarcity?

Population growth

Over-exploitation, excessive use, and unequal access to water

Natural disasters

Climate change

13 / 15

Analyze the following consequences of water scarcity:

I. Shift to water-intensive crops
II. Increased groundwater exploitation
III. Interstate water disputes
IV. Urban migration

Which represents the correct cause-effect relationship?

IV → III → II → I

II → I → IV → III

I → II → III → IV

III → II → I → IV

14 / 15

Which sequence correctly represents the chain of impacts caused by dam construction?

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Flood control → Soil preservation → Enhanced biodiversity → Economic development

Sedimentation → Flood control → Better agriculture → Economic growth

Water storage → Irrigation → Food security → Population growth

River fragmentation → Reduced sediment flow → Rocky stream beds → Poor aquatic habitats

15 / 15

What is a major criticism of multi-purpose river projects?

They are not effective in controlling floods

They are not beneficial for agriculture

They are too expensive

They disrupt the natural flow of rivers and affect aquatic life

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4	gujjar	100 %	1 minutes 31 seconds	15
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6	Ragan	100 %	16 minutes 6 seconds	15
7	n	93 %	2 minutes 9 seconds	14
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11	gh	93 %	3 minutes 12 seconds	14
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14	IQ	93 %	24 minutes 15 seconds	14
15	N	87 %	1 minutes 17 seconds	13
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27	Pranav	80 %	4 minutes 59 seconds	12
28	Abhi	80 %	5 minutes 10 seconds	12
29	tanuuuuuu	80 %	7 minutes 4 seconds	12
30	qwert	73 %	2 minutes 26 seconds	11
31	Tvisha	73 %	2 minutes 29 seconds	11
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33	digu	73 %	3 minutes 9 seconds	11
34	rose	73 %	3 minutes 22 seconds	11
35	Renu	73 %	4 minutes 59 seconds	11
36	5	73 %	5 minutes 7 seconds	11
37	ANIL	73 %	7 minutes 50 seconds	11
38	roar	67 %	1 minutes 50 seconds	10
39	S	67 %	10 minutes 28 seconds	10
40	j	67 %	11 minutes 45 seconds	10
41	Chris	67 %	17 minutes 6 seconds	10
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43	Daksh	53 %	4 minutes 54 seconds	8
44	Tanmaya	53 %	5 minutes 24 seconds	8
45	R	53 %	11 minutes 36 seconds	8
46	j	53 %	12 minutes 29 seconds	8
47	Ragan Singh	53 %	21 minutes 44 seconds	8
48	gujjar	47 %	3 minutes 6 seconds	7
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52	S	40 %	24 minutes 46 seconds	6
53	ap	33 %	3 minutes 10 seconds	5
54	Z	13 %	27 seconds	2

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Importance of Water Resources
✔ Major Dams in India
✔ Multipurpose River Valley Projects
✔ Causes and Effects of Water Scarcity
✔ Methods of Water Conservation
✔ Rainwater Harvesting

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