India: Water Resources — Important Questions
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science
44 important questions from India: Water Resources for Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science, with answers. Written for the board exams 2027.
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Important Questions from India: Water Resources
Which of the following are mediums of irrigation in India? (Select all correct answers)
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Wells and tube wells, Canals, Ponds
The three main mediums of irrigation in India are wells and tube wells, canals, and ponds. Rivers and rainfall are sources of water but not mediums of irrigation.
What is the main objective of watershed development?
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Overall development of river basin
Watershed development is an overall approach that includes soil and humidity conservation, water storage, tree plantation, forestation, horticulture, and development of pastureland in a river basin area.
Which of the following are objectives of rainwater harvesting? (Select all correct answers)
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Increase ground water capacity, Reduce water pollution, Improve ground water quality
Rainwater harvesting aims to increase ground water capacity, reduce water pollution, and improve ground water quality. It actually reduces surface runoff and increases (not reduces) the underground water table.
Which canal was constructed across river Kaveri in the second century?
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Grand Anicut Canal
The Grand Anicut Canal was constructed across the river Kaveri in the second century, making it one of the oldest irrigation canals in India.
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