State the uses of water as a resource.

Important Questions on Natural Resource - Water

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

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Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 3

State any three main reasons for water shortage in India.

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 4

What are the main means of irrigation in different regions of India?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 5

"Three-fourths of the world is covered with water, which is a renewable resource. Yet many countries and regions around the globe suffer from water scarcity." Explain.

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 1

What are multipurpose projects? Describe the main benefits of such projects. Why are they called the 'Temples of Modern India'?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 2

'Our ancestors were wise enough to harvest the rainwater in a number of ways.' What are the advantages of harvesting rainwater?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 3

What is meant by conservation of water? Mention some measures to conserve water.

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 4

Why is water resource very important for our country? What are the main means of irrigation in different regions of India?

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 15 - Natural Resource - Water>TIME TO LEARN>Q 5

How industrialisation and urbanisation have exerted great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India? Explain with an example of each.