Class 10 Geography Chapter 3 Water Resources Quiz 7 (25 MCQs)

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1. In the soft nature of soil which source of irrigation can be practiced
2. In Western Rajasthan today plenty of water is available due to:
3. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on which river?
4. As a natural resource, freshwater is
5. Environment Protection Act was implemented in:
6. Describe a Renewable Resources
7. Overuse of water for irrigation may lead to
8. In a large ocean, Asher is curious about the types of water present. He learns that a significant portion of the water in the ocean is not suitable for drinking. What percentage of water on Earth is SALT WATER?
9. Surface water becomes groundwater when it
10. Most of Earths fresh water (~70%) is used for ..... ?
11. On which river has Nagarjuna Sager Dam been constructed?
12. Desalination is
13. Underground tanks seen in Rajasthan to store rainwater for drinking is called:
14. To help regulate river flow and to build a stable supply of water, engineers build
15. What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
16. The availability of ground water is
17. Where 97% of Earth's water is stored?
18. Groundwater is primarily used for
19. All of the land area that supplies water to a particular river system is included in a(n)
20. Aashi is planning to build a dam in her hometown. She wants to ensure that the dam serves multiple purposes. What are the potential benefits of building a dam?
21. The remote village that has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rainwater?
22. What type of system targets individual plants and introduces water directly into the soil?
23. Where most freshwater is stored is in .....
24. Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi-purpose river projects?
25. In a small village, the residents face severe water scarcity. This issue arises due to the over-exploitation of the local river, excessive use of water for agriculture, and unequal access to water resources among the wealthier farmers and the poorer families.