Water Resources of India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Water Resources of India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one environmental problem caused by large dams.
Describe the role of forests in maintaining water resources.
Describe two problems caused by over-extraction of groundwater in India.
Explain the difference between surface water and groundwater.
Explain the importance of the monsoon for India's water resources.
Explain the term 'interlinking of rivers'.
Explain the term 'watershed'.
Explain why water management is important for India.
What is the main source of fresh water in India? (1) Rivers (2) Oceans (3) Deserts (4) Glaciers
Which of the following is a Himalayan river? (1) Narmada (2) Ganga (3) Godavari (4) Kaveri
Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution in Indian rivers? (1) Industrial waste (2) Wind erosion (3) Earthquakes (4) Solar radiation
Which of the following is a major multipurpose river valley project in India? (1) Bhakra Nangal (2) Sardar Sarovar (3) Hirakud (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The ________ dam is built on the Sutlej river.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river is famous for its shifting course and frequent floods in Assam.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river is the longest river in southern India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river is the main source of water for the Indira Gandhi Canal.
True or False: Groundwater is a renewable resource if used sustainably.
True or False: The Indus River flows mainly through India.
True or False: The Krishna river flows into the Bay of Bengal.
True or False: The Peninsular rivers of India are mostly perennial.
