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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security
What Water Acts and Rules covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Water Security: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Water Security · 2026-27
Topics in Water Acts and Rules
1
Why Water Acts and Rules Are Needed
- World population was 100 crore in 1750, 250 crore in 1950, and 500 crore in July 1987.
- World population is predicted to be 800 crore in 2025 and 1000 crore in 2050.
- 71% of the earth's surface is covered by water, but only 1% of fresh water is useful to plants and animals.
2
Major Water Disputes and Examples
- Water disputes over water distribution are a category of water dispute.
- Water conflict between Arab nations and Israel is an international water dispute.
- Water disputes of the Nile river in Africa are an international water dispute.
3
Rohini River Water Dispute
- The two towns on the banks of the river were Kapilvastu and Kolia.
- Both towns used the river water for irrigation.
- When rainfall decreased, a quarrel began over water use.
4
International Cooperation in Water Use
- India and Bhutan established a United Council in 1979 for hydro-meteorological and flood estimation work.
- 35 Hydro-meteorological centres have been established in Bhutan.
- India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission started functioning in 1972.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Water management through laws, policies, disputes, and institutions
Need for water acts and rulesInternational water disputesWater disputes in IndiaAncient Rohini river disputeInternational cooperative agreementsGovernment irrigation policyGroundwater lawsWater pollution law
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