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What percentage of water resources in the world does India account for?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of soil requires extensive watering for crop production in India?
What is the primary source of water for agriculture 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 percentage of water resources in India are used for drinking and household purposes?
What is the main purpose of constructing multipurpose dams in India?
What is the main purpose of constructing multipurpose dams in India?
Which water source is NOT mentioned as being used for irrigation 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?
Why is rainfall considered unreliable for agricultural needs in India?
What is the primary function of artificial means of irrigation in Indian agriculture?
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?
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?
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?
Why do some soils require more water than others in Indian agriculture?
What is the significance of tanks, wells, and canals 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?
Why is it essential for Indian agriculture to reduce its dependence on rainfall?
