Exercise 1
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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions
Along with well-developed hydraulic buildings, ancient India had a remarkable heritage of water collection systems. In accordance with the regional ecological conditions and their own water requirements, people created a wide range of strategies to harvest rainwater, groundwater, river water, and flood water.
How did the traditional rooftop rainwater harvesting system, including the underground tankas, contribute to the self-sufficiency and resilience of households in Rajasthan's semi-arid and arid regions?

Referring to the above image, please explain which kind of water usage is shown and for what purpose.

Under the sustainable development goals, social equality in regard to access to resources is one of the most pressing challenges. Accordingly, which of the following crises is related to the statement above?

Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to century?

Explain how water becomes a renewable resource.

On the same outline map of India locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable Symbols.
a. Hirakud Dam
b. Tarapur Atomic Power Station
c. Noida Software Technology Park
d. Kochi Port

Make a list of inter-state water disputes.

On the same outline map of India locate and label any 3 of the following with suitable symbols.
i. A Coal mine in Tamil Nādu
ii. A dam built on river Chenab in India.
iii. A largest natural major seaport located at Andhra Pradesh
iv. Noida software technology park
