Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation

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Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Water Scarcity in India, Qualitative Aspects of Water Scarcity in India, Quantitative Aspects of Water Scarcity in India, Water Conservation and Management in India & Hydraulic Structures in Ancient India etc.

Important Questions on Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation

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Which among the following region have perennial rivers?

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Which among the following is a seasonal river?

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Water Resource Day is celebrated on which day every year?

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Which of the following water sources is not suitable for consumption or agriculture purposes? 

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Which among the following is not an adverse effect of irrigation?

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During which Mauryan ruler time, the dams, lakes and irrigation systems were extensively built?

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Which among the following is not a source of fresh water?

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In India about how much percentage of hydroelectric power contributes to the total electricity produced?

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Which among the following is the largest consumer of water?