Water Resources of Maharashtra
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
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.

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

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

Which among the following are the major canals in Maharashtra?

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

Which is the biggest river in Maharashtra?

In Maharashtra, how many main rivers are there?

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

The Painganga river rises in _____.

The Wainganga joins which of the following rivers?

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

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

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

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

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

Kukadi Irrigation Project was approved in _____.

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

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

Where the Lonar Lake is located in Maharashtra?

Which of the following is the largest dam in Maharashtra?
