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Water Acts and Rules

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security

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Card 1Need of Water Acts and Rules

Why are water acts and rules needed for water management?

Answer

Water acts and rules are needed because water is limited and demand keeps increasing. With population growth, industrialisation, and more farming needs, fair use becomes difficult without laws. Rules

Card 2Population and Water Demand

What happened to world population over time as given here?

Answer

World population was 100 crore in 1750, 250 crore in 1950, and 500 crore in July 1987. It is predicted to be 800 crore in 2025 and 1000 crore in 2050. As population rises, pressure on water resources

Card 3Water Availability

How much of Earth is covered by water, and how much fresh water is useful to plants and animals?

Answer

71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 1% of fresh water is useful to plants and animals for drinking and daily life. This shows why water must be used carefully.

Card 4Water Disputes

What is a water dispute over water distribution?

Answer

A water dispute over water distribution happens when two countries, states, or regions argue about sharing limited water. It becomes serious when demand is high and supply is low, especially in rivers

Card 5Water Disputes

Why are water disputes increasing in many places?

Answer

Water disputes are increasing because population is growing, industrial use is rising, and the need for water in farming and cities is increasing. When supply does not rise at the same rate, competiti

Card 6International Cooperation

How many compromise agreements were made internationally in the last 50 years regarding water?

Answer

1831 compromise agreements were made internationally in the last 50 years regarding water. This shows that water sharing has become an important global issue.

Card 7Global Water Conflict

Why is water conflict considered serious at present?

Answer

Water conflict is serious because the water problem is intense in 60 countries at present. Limited water supply and rising demand make disputes more common.

Card 8International Water Dispute

What is the water conflict between Arab nations and Israel mainly about?

Answer

This conflict is linked to use of the Jordan river. Israel and the Arab nations have continued to face disagreement because of efforts to use the river water fully in the Gaza strip region from Lebano

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