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Earn 100

Define Rock fill dam.

Important Questions on Water

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Make a write-up for your project on preservation of rainwater.
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Opposition to the construction of large dams is due to
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Fresh water is scarce. What is your contribution to make your family members aware of the need to save water?
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What is a check dam?
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By constructing Khadin check-dams in level terrains
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Do people in your area conserve water? How? If they don’t, think and write some suggestions that you would like to give them.
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_____dams prevent soil erosion.
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Write any one method adopted to minimize wastage of water.
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In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams

i Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely.

ii Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area.

iii Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost.

iv It will generate permanent employment for people.

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Prepare atleast five slogans on "Don't waste water".
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How can floods be prevented?
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To save runaway water we should
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Is there a check dam or any other water conservation unit in your village? Write a note on it.
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It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they

i hold water for irrigation

ii hold water and prevent soil erosion

iii recharge ground water

iv hold water permanently

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On moderate foundations and seismic areas, the type of dam which can be preferably be considered for construction is:
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A dam is constructed to prevent _____ (storms/floods) in rivers.
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It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they
(i) hold water for irrigation
(ii) hold water and prevent soil erosion
(iii) recharge groundwater
(iv) hold water permanently
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Check-dams were built on the river Rukmavati and its tributaries in Gujarat mainly to:
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Why is conservation of water necessary?