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What percentage of water resources in the world does India account for?

4% (correct)

Which industry uses the least amount of water in India currently?

Drinking purposes

Household purposes

Industrial purposes (correct)

Agricultural purposes

What is the main reason for emphasizing the building of artificial means of irrigation in India?

To encourage traditional farming methods

To increase dependency on rainfall

To reduce the cost of crop production

To cope with the uncertainty and uneven distribution of rainfall (correct)

Why do farmers in India need other water sources besides rainfall for irrigation despite being an agricultural-dependent country?

Because rainfall is highly irregular and uncertain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil requires extensive watering for crop production in India?

Sandy loamy soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of water for agriculture in India?

Rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of water resources in India are used for drinking and household purposes?

6% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of constructing multipurpose dams in India?

To support various functions like irrigation and electricity generation Signup and view all the answers

Which water source is NOT mentioned as being used for irrigation in India?

Glaciers Signup and view all the answers

Why is rainfall considered unreliable for agricultural needs in India?

Since it does not rain uniformly across the country Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of artificial means of irrigation in Indian agriculture?

To supplement natural rainfall Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil has high moisture-holding capacity and requires less intensive irrigation?

Clayey soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the emphasis on building artificial means of irrigation in India related to the nature of rivers?

'Nature of River' determines the need for specific irrigation methods Signup and view all the answers

Why do some soils require more water than others in Indian agriculture?

'Nature of Soil' influences irrigation requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of tanks, wells, and canals in Indian agriculture?

To irrigate agricultural fields through artificial means Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for Indian agriculture to reduce its dependence on rainfall?

To ensure consistent crop production despite irregular rainfall patterns Signup and view all the answers

Water Resources in India

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Questions and Answers

What percentage of water resources in the world does India account for?

Which industry uses the least amount of water in India currently?

What is the main reason for emphasizing the building of artificial means of irrigation in India?

Why do farmers in India need other water sources besides rainfall for irrigation despite being an agricultural-dependent country?

Which type of soil requires extensive watering for crop production in India?

What is the primary source of water for agriculture in India?

What percentage of water resources in India are used for drinking and household purposes?

What is the main purpose of constructing multipurpose dams in India?

Which water source is NOT mentioned as being used for irrigation in India?

Why is rainfall considered unreliable for agricultural needs in India?

What is the primary function of artificial means of irrigation in Indian agriculture?

Which type of soil has high moisture-holding capacity and requires less intensive irrigation?

What is the main reason for the emphasis on building artificial means of irrigation in India related to the nature of rivers?

Why do some soils require more water than others in Indian agriculture?

What is the significance of tanks, wells, and canals in Indian agriculture?

Why is it essential for Indian agriculture to reduce its dependence on rainfall?

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