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India's Major Multi-purpose Projects Quiz
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India's Major Multi-purpose Projects Quiz

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Which state has the highest percentage of area under irrigation?

  • Mizoram
  • Punjab (correct)
  • Gujarat
  • Telangana
  • After Independence, by how much did the irrigated area in India increase?

  • Five times
  • Two times
  • Four times (correct)
  • Three times
  • Which of the following regions is not mentioned as a region of intensive irrigation in India?

  • Western Uttar Pradesh
  • Mahanadi delta in Odisha
  • Coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh
  • Eastern Maharashtra (correct)
  • Which major river is associated with the Bhakra-Nangal multipurpose project in India?

    <p>Satluj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total area sown in Mizoram is under irrigation?

    <p>7.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for the intensification of water shortage according to the text?

    <p>Growing urbanization in arid regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions are facing an alarming water crisis according to the text?

    <p>Western Rajasthan and interior area of southern peninsular plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of towns in India still face a severe shortage of drinking water?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the availability of pure potable water considered a basic need of life?

    <p>To prevent water-borne diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges posed by the position of water supply and inequality in local distribution according to the text?

    <p>Negative impact on human interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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