Class 10 Geography - Water Resources
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Kosi
d) Brahmaputra
2. What is the main source of water in India?
a) Rivers
b) Groundwater
c) Lakes
d) Rainwater
3. Which of the following is a rainwater harvesting technique?
a) Tube wells
b) Canals
c) Rooftop collection
d) Dams
4. Which dam is built on the river Sutlej?
a) Bhakra Nangal
b) Tehri
c) Hirakud
d) Sardar Sarovar
5. Which is the largest artificial lake in Asia?
a) Chilika
b) Sambhar
c) Dal
d) Wular
6. What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
a) 3%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%
7. Which state in India receives the highest rainfall?
a) Rajasthan
b) Assam
c) Kerala
d) Meghalaya
8. The National Waterway 1 runs between which two cities?
a) Allahabad and Haldia
b) Varanasi and Kanyakumari
c) Mumbai and Kolkata
d) Srinagar and Kanyakumari
9. Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'?
a) Godavari
b) Krishna
c) Kaveri
d) Mahanadi
10. What is the main cause of water pollution?
a) Industrial waste
b) Rain
c) Forests
d) Wind
B. Short Answer Questions
1. Define rainwater harvesting and its significance.
2. What are the major sources of surface water?
3. Explain the concept of watershed management.
4. List the advantages of multipurpose river valley projects.
5. What are the causes and effects of water scarcity?
6. Describe any two traditional methods of irrigation in India.
7. How does deforestation affect the water cycle?
8. Explain the role of groundwater in the water cycle.
C. Long Answer Questions
1. Describe the different methods of rainwater harvesting with examples.
2. Discuss the importance of water conservation in modern times.
3. Explain the impact of human activities on water resources.
4. Analyze the role of the government in the management of water resources in India.
5. Describe the structure and function of a watershed. How can it be managed sustainably?
6. Discuss the challenges and solutions for managing water resources in urban areas.
7. Explain the interrelationship between water, food security, and climate change.
8. Describe any two major river projects in India, highlighting their benefits and drawbacks.
