Water Resources of Maharashtra

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Water Resources of Maharashtra: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Water Resources in Maharashtra, Major Rivers in Maharashtra, Groundwater Resources in Maharashtra, Major Canals in Maharashtra & Lakes in Maharashtra etc.

Important Questions on Water Resources of Maharashtra

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Consider the following Statements regarding Water Resources Department of Maharasthra .

1)Since 26 October 2004 Irrigation Department is known as Water Resources Department.

2)The Water Resources Department (formerly known as Irrigation Department) has a glorious history of Irrigation over last 150 years.

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What are the various factors responsible for the depletion of Underground water resource in the state of Maharasthra?

1) Increasing Population

2) Increasing Industries 

3) Agricultural Activities

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When was the Government of Maharashtra has established the Groundwater Surveys & Development Agency (G.S.D.A.).

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Which among the following are the major canals in Maharashtra?

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In Maharashtra, which of the following rivers runs through a rift valley?

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Which is the biggest river in Maharashtra?

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In Maharashtra, how many main rivers are there?

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Which of the following rivers of Maharashtra flows into The Arabian Sea?

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The Painganga river rises in _____.

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The Wainganga  joins which of the following rivers?

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The Wainganga river which flows through Maharashtra originates in which state?

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Which of the following factors is responsible for reduction in water table levels?

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The Jayakwadi project is constructed on which of the following rivers?

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Nilwande dam for the purpose of irrigation is constructed on which of the following rivers of Maharashtra?

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Nira canal is a river canal project on 'Nira' river which is a tributary of ______.

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Kukadi Irrigation Project was approved in _____.

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Kukadi L.B. Canal Project was mainly planned for _____.

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Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA) Act. was passed in the year 

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Where the Lonar Lake is located in Maharashtra?

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Which of the following is the largest dam in Maharashtra?