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Water Resources — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

4 concept maps of Water Resources for ICSE Class 10 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus.

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Water Resources of India — Complete Overview

Water Resources of India — Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Water Resources India
    • Sources
      • Surface Water
        • Rivers
        • Lakes and Ponds
        • Canals
      • Groundwater
        • Aquifers
        • Wells
        • Tube Wells
      • Lagoons and Backwater
        • Kerala
        • Odisha
    • Irrigation Methods
      • Traditional
        • Canals
          • Inundation
          • Perennial
        • Tanks
          • Peninsular India
        • Wells
          • Surface Well
          • Tube Well
      • Modern
        • Sprinkler
        • Drip
        • Bamboo
        • Furrow
    • Conservation
      • Rainwater Harvesting
        • Rooftop Method
        • Groundwater Recharge
      • Traditional Techniques
        • Johad Rajasthan
        • Kere Karnataka
        • Dongs Assam
        • Cheruva AP

Why India Faces Water Scarcity Despite Heavy Rainfall

Why India Faces Water Scarcity Despite Heavy Rainfall

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  • India Receives 4000 km3 Rain Annually
    • How Much is Usable?
      • Lost to Evaporation
      • Lost to Runoff into Sea
      • Lost to Plant Transpiration
      • Small Part Becomes Usable Water
        • Further Reduced By
          • Uneven Distribution
            • Water Scarcity Despite Rain
              • Solution - Irrigation plus Conservation plus Rainwater Harvesting
          • Seasonal Monsoon Only 4 Months
          • Pollution by Industry and Agriculture
          • Over Extraction by Population

Complete Concept Map: Water Resources of India

Complete Concept Map: Water Resources of India

The map in words

  • root（（Water Resources
  • of India））
    • Sources of Water
      • Surface Water
        • Rivers Lakes Ponds
        • Perennial Rivers
        • Seasonal Rivers
      • Groundwater
        • Stored in Aquifers
        • Alluvial Plains
        • Coastal Regions
      • Lagoons and Backwaters
        • Kerala and Odisha
        • Brackish Water
        • Fishing and Paddy
    • Need for Irrigation
      • Erratic Monsoon
      • Uneven Rainfall
      • Seasonal Rainfall
      • Rabi Crops Need Water
      • Growing Population
      • Water Intensive Crops
    • Means of Irrigation
      • Canal Irrigation
        • Inundation Canals
        • Perennial Canals
        • North India Suitable
      • Tank Irrigation
        • South India
        • Deccan Plateau
        • Hard Rock Terrain
      • Well Irrigation
        • Surface Wells
        • Tube Wells
        • Northern Plains
      • Modern Methods
        • Sprinkler Irrigation
        • Drip Irrigation
        • Bamboo Irrigation
        • Furrow Irrigation
    • Water Conservation
      • Need for Conservation
        • Over Exploitation
        • Pollution
        • Growing Population
      • Methods
        • Rainwater Harvesting
        • Groundwater Recharge
        • Watershed Development
    • Rainwater Harvesting
      • Rooftop Harvesting
      • Traditional Methods
        • Johad in Rajasthan
        • Kere in Karnataka
        • Cheruva in AP
        • Dongs in Assam
      • Advantages
        • Raises Water Table
        • Reduces Soil Erosion
        • Reduces Flooding
        • Cost Effective

Water Resources and Management in India

Water Resources and Management in India

The map in words

  • Water Resources and Management in India
    • Sources of water
    • Need for irrigation
    • Means of irrigation
    • Canal irrigation
    • Tank irrigation
    • Well irrigation
    • Tube wells
    • Modern irrigation methods

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Water Resources for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Water Resources include Our Water Resources, Importance and Need for Irrigation in India, Favourable Factors for Development of Irrigation, Means of Irrigation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Water Resources show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Water Resources connect: Water Resources of India — Complete Overview; Why India Faces Water Scarcity Despite Heavy Rainfall. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Water Resources for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Water Resources. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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