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Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security
Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Water Security: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. Rainfall pattern and water availability
- Maharashtra is in the tropical region.
- The Arabian Sea lies to the west of Maharashtra.
- The Sahyadri range blocks southwest monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea.
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2. Sources of water and how they are used
- Water available for use is used in direct use, surface water storage, and groundwater storage.
- Direct use means using rainwater when it rains.
- Surface water reservoir includes water stored in river basins, ponds, dams, bands, sarovar, and lakes.
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3. Major water challenges in Maharashtra
- Unequal distribution of water resources is a major challenge.
- Need to effective planning is another major challenge.
- Ignoring ground water and drought crisis increases problems.
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4. Remedies and successful examples
- Public participation is important in solving water crisis.
- Groundwater recharge, water purification, drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, micro-irrigation, full utilization of irrigation, water audit, and water literacy campaign are important remedies.
- Devsane (Manjarpada) Project is an innovative example from Dindori Taluka in Nashik District.
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Maharashtra gets most of its rainKonkan gets 2000 to 3500 mmSahyadri blocks moist southwest monsoon windsMaharashtra receives about 5Rainwater may be used directly
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Key topics in Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra include Rainfall pattern and water availability, Sources of water and how they are used, Major water challenges in Maharashtra, Remedies and successful examples. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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