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.

About the Quiz

Chapter Name: Water Resources
Subject: Social Science (Geography)
Book: NCERT Class 10 Geography
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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✔ Quick revision for CBSE exams
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Chapter 3 - Water Resources

1 / 15

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

It uses modern technology and plastic pipes

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

It's cheap to install and maintain

It provides more water than conventional systems

2 / 15

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

Implementing strict water usage regulations

Focusing solely on rainwater harvesting

Only building more dams and reservoirs

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

3 / 15

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

Reduced water availability for irrigation

Increased cost of farming operations

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

Decreased agricultural productivity

4 / 15

Which state in India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

Maharashtra

5 / 15

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

Better irrigation coverage, increased water wastage, higher yields

More water storage, increased chemical fertilizer use, better productivity

Higher crop yield, reduced water consumption, sustainable groundwater levels

Increased water usage, higher productivity, soil degradation

6 / 15

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

Jal Pani

Palar Pani

Paani Pani

Neer Pani

7 / 15

Which combination of factors best explains the paradox of water scarcity in regions with adequate rainfall?

Pollution and unequal distribution only

Pollution, unequal access, excessive use, and inadequate management infrastructure

Over-exploitation and poor infrastructure only

Population growth and industrial development only

8 / 15

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What is the main cause of water scarcity?

Population growth

Natural disasters

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

Climate change

9 / 15

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

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

Sedimentation → Flood control → Better agriculture → Economic growth

Flood control → Soil preservation → Enhanced biodiversity → Economic development

Water storage → Irrigation → Food security → Population growth

10 / 15

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

20-80 drops per minute

100-200 liters per hour

500-1000 liters per day

18-20 liters per minute

11 / 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?

I → II → III → IV

III → II → I → IV

II → I → IV → III

IV → III → II → I

12 / 15

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

13 / 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?

I, II and III only

I and II only

All of the above

II, III and IV only

14 / 15

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

Lower construction costs and easier maintenance

Higher storage capacity and better filtration

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

Better water quality and longer storage life

15 / 15

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

It covers all water-stressed areas in India

It provides comprehensive coverage in seven states only

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

It focuses only on groundwater-dependent regions

Your score is

The average score is 76%

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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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