Water Resources
15 solved questions from Class 10 Geography, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 Which non-governmental organisation led the environmental and social movement against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam across the Narmada River? easy MCQ 1 mark Social movements against dams
- 2 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'Water Resources' (Class 10 Geography)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
- 3 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'Water Resources'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
- 4 Why is the study of 'Water Resources' important for students of Class 10? medium MCQ Learning Significance
- 5 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'Water Resources'? medium MCQ Real World Application
- 6 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'Water Resources'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
- 7 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Water Resources' (Class 10 GEOGRAPHY)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 8 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Water Resources'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 9 Which of the following is a surface water resource that can be directly used for irrigation? easy MCQ 1 mark Surface water resource
- 10 Define overexploitation of groundwater and mention one Indian city where this problem is severe. easy 1 mark Groundwater overexploitation
- 11 A school in Delhi has a roof area of 250 m². The average monsoon rainfall is 850 mm and the runoff coefficient for the roof is 0.85. Calculate the maximum volume of rainwater (in cubic metres) that can be harvested from the roof during the monsoon season. medium 2 marks Rainwater harvesting calculation
- 12 List and explain two major ecological problems caused by the construction of large multipurpose river dams in India. medium 3 marks Ecological impacts of dams
- 13 Explain the concept of 'virtual water' and discuss how it influences water resource management in India. hard 4 marks Virtual water concept
- 14 A school in Jaipur has a rooftop area of 300 m². During the monsoon, the average rainfall is 750 mm and the runoff coefficient for the roof is 0.8. What is the maximum volume of rainwater that can be harvested from the roof? easy MCQ 1 mark Rainwater harvesting
- 15 A large multipurpose dam is being planned on the Ganga River. The reservoir is designed to be 15 km long, 3 km wide, and have an average depth of 45 m. Calculate the storage capacity of the reservoir in million cubic metres. Assume the reservoir has a rectangular shape for estimation. hard 5 marks Reservoir capacity calculation