Water Resources in India

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

  • 4% (correct)
  • 8%
  • 6%
  • 2%

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?

<p>Because rainfall is highly irregular and uncertain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sandy loamy soil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rainfall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To support various functions like irrigation and electricity generation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Glaciers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is rainfall considered unreliable for agricultural needs in India?

<p>Since it does not rain uniformly across the country (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To supplement natural rainfall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Clayey soil (B)</p> 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?

<p>'Nature of River' determines the need for specific irrigation methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Nature of Soil' influences irrigation requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To irrigate agricultural fields through artificial means (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure consistent crop production despite irregular rainfall patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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