Water for All

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Water for All: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Water as a Natural Resource, Irrigation, Advantages of Ground Water & The Khadin System of Water Harvesting etc.

Important Questions on Water for All

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Assertion (A): In ancient days, people did not have knowledge about water conservation.

Reason (R): Water harvesting techniques have applications in urban as well as rural areas. 

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Which of the following practice is suitable for farmers with fewer water resources?

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In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams.

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Name the river with which Tehri Dam is associated.

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The main cause of Narmada Bachao Andolan was the large scale constructions beside the Narmada river.

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Narmada Bachao Andolan was against

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Ridge is junctions of two streams.

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What are the distribution systems used for canal irrigation?

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Define Canal Irrigation?

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Revival of ancient systems of water harvesting is better than big dams.

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Khadins are common in:

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Khadins, tanks and nadis are old age water harvesting concepts in India.

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Water harvesting is the activity of direct collection of _____.

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Drip irrigation and sprinkling irrigation are helpful in conservation of natural resources.

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Khadins, Bundhis, Ahars and Kattawater harvestings are ancient structures that are examples for _____.

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It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they

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Describe the various traditional methods of water harvesting in Rajasthan. 

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Write the methods of water conservation and management.

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Explain the three principles of water conservation and management.

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What are the various methods of irrigation?