Water Resources and Scarcity Quiz

The continuous circulation of water within the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.

The lack of sufficient water resources to meet the needs of a population.

The overuse of water resources, leading to depletion and reduced availability.

Water that is suitable for human consumption, free of harmful contaminants.

The process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use.

A large structure built across a river to control its flow and create a reservoir.

Structures built to control the flow of rivers, including dams, reservoirs, canals, and embankments.

Projects designed to use a river's resources for multiple purposes, such as irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and recreation.

The process of managing water resources in a comprehensive and integrated way, considering all aspects of water use and the needs of different stakeholders.

A system of using bamboo pipes to transport water from springs and streams to fields for irrigation, often used in Meghalaya.

The practice of storing water in underground tanks, often used in arid regions like Rajasthan to conserve rainwater.

A system of collecting rainwater from rooftops and directing it into storage tanks or underground reservoirs.

The process of allowing water to infiltrate into the soil to replenish groundwater levels.

A type of rainwater harvesting system used in Rajasthan, where agricultural fields are converted into rain fed storage structures.

Diversion channels built in the Western Himalayas to carry water for irrigation purposes.

The process of converting agricultural fields into rain-fed storage structures to retain water and moisten the soil.

The depletion of groundwater levels due to excessive pumping, leading to reduced water availability and potential land subsidence.

The practice of using less water in agricultural processes, for example, by using drought-resistant crops or efficient irrigation techniques.

An initiative by the Government of India to provide safe and adequate drinking water to all rural households, with a target of 55 liters per capita per day.

A scheme implemented by the Government of India to address water stress in rural areas, focusing on behavioral change and community participation in water management.

The contamination of water resources with pollutants from domestic, industrial, and agricultural activities.

The process of changing the natural flow of rivers by regulating and damming them, which can have significant ecological impacts.

The deposition of sediment at the bottom of reservoirs created by dams, leading to various negative consequences, such as changes in the river's flow and habitat.

The loss of fertile topsoil due to erosion, often exacerbated by deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices.

The increased salinity of soils, often caused by excessive irrigation and poor drainage, impacting agricultural productivity.

Disputes arising between states over the sharing of water resources, often due to competing demands and unequal distribution.

A large-scale water resource project in Gujarat, involving the construction of a dam on the Narmada River to provide irrigation and drinking water.

A national program aimed at providing assured irrigation to all agricultural farms in India, promoting water conservation and improved water use efficiency.

The use of water-intensive crops, often leading to increased water consumption and potential ecological consequences.

The Krishna-Godavari dispute is a long-standing inter-state water dispute between Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, involving the sharing of water from the Krishna and Godavari river basins.