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MCQ 11 Mark
The traditional irrigation system in the Western Himalayas are called
  • A
    Johads
  • ✓
    Kuhl or Khatri
  • C
    Korambu
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Kuhl or Khatri
(b)
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MCQ 21 Mark
Tamil Nadu has made rainwater harvesting system compulsory as
  • A
    it raises the ground water level
  • B
    in recent times, the exploitation of underground water resources has increased tremendously
  • C
    rainwater harvesting plays important role in conservation of water.
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 31 Mark
The drawback of sprinkler irrigation is
  • A
    it is expensive
  • B
    it needs large area.
  • C
    it's maintenance cost is high.
  • ✓
    All of these
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these
(d)
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MCQ 41 Mark
Though desilting is expensive there is a need to carry-out desilting of tanks as
  • A
    silting reduces the capacity of the tank to store water.
  • B
    silt collected from tanks is very fertile and farmers can use it
  • C
    it will help in employment
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 51 Mark
Watershed management is beneficial for farmers because
  • A
    it helps in conservation of soil and water and so increases crop production.
  • B
    it helps to prevent over flooding of rivers.
  • C
    it helps to utilize groundwater and so increase crop production
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 61 Mark
An irrigation type in which water is poured on the field through narrow channels dug between rows of crops is termed as
  • A
    Spray irrigation
  • B
    Drip irrigation
  • C
    Sprinkler irrigation
  • ✓
    Furrow irrigation
Answer
Correct option: D.
Furrow irrigation
(d)
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MCQ 71 Mark
The traditional irrigation system in the Deccan Plateau region are called
  • A
    Johads
  • B
    Kuhl or Khatri
  • C
    Korambu
  • ✓
    Kere or Bhandaras
Answer
Correct option: D.
Kere or Bhandaras
(d)
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MCQ 81 Mark
Traditional rainwater harvesting system of Western Ghats is
  • A
    Khatri
  • ✓
    Surangam
  • C
    Zing
  • D
    Johads
Answer
Correct option: B.
Surangam
(b)
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MCQ 91 Mark
Recharge pits are associated with
  • A
    Rooftop rain water harvesting
  • B
    Canal irrigation.
  • C
    Tank irrigation
  • ✓
    Tube well irrigation
Answer
Correct option: D.
Tube well irrigation
(d)
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MCQ 101 Mark
The largest reserves of fresh water in liquid form are available as
  • A
    Surface water
  • B
    Rivers and lakes
  • ✓
    Groundwater
  • D
    Polar water bodies
Answer
Correct option: C.
Groundwater
( c )
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MCQ 111 Mark
Tank irrigation is useful as
  • A
    it saves rainwater which otherwise would get wasted
  • B
    it raises underground water table.
  • C
    it is free of cost and traditional method of irrigation.
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 121 Mark
Which of the following state has the largest area under irrigation?
  • ✓
    Uttar Pradesh
  • B
    Madhya Pradesh
  • C
    Punjab
  • D
    Jharkhand
Answer
Correct option: A.
Uttar Pradesh
(a)
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MCQ 131 Mark
The conventional methods of irrigation are still popular in India due to
  • A
    low cost of construction
  • B
    modern means are not appreciated due to orthodox outlook
  • C
    farmers are used to these systems
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 141 Mark
Tanks of the South Indian Plateau region area are
  • ✓
    rain-fed
  • B
    perennial in nature
  • C
    the only means of irrigation
  • D
    used when streams become torrential
Answer
Correct option: A.
rain-fed
(a)
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MCQ 151 Mark
The traditional irrigation system in the Gangetic Plains are called
  • A
    Neeru Meeru
  • B
    Kuhl or Khatri
  • C
    Korambu
  • ✓
    Dighis or Baolis
Answer
Correct option: D.
Dighis or Baolis
(d)
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MCQ 161 Mark
There is acute scarcity of water due to
  • A
    increased population
  • B
    all year long cultivation
  • C
    water pollution
  • ✓
    all of these
Answer
Correct option: D.
all of these
(d)
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MCQ 171 Mark
There is great need of irrigation in India because,
  • A
    To increase the per hectare production
  • B
    Water is indispensable part of green revolution
  • C
    To fulfil the food demand of very high population
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 181 Mark
What's the primary source of water?
  • A
    Surface water
  • ✓
    Precipitation
  • C
    Groundwater
  • D
    Freshwater
Answer
Correct option: B.
Precipitation
(b)
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MCQ 191 Mark
Tank irrigation is not popular in North India because
  • A
    There are perennial rivers
  • B
    Land is not undulating
  • C
    The surface there is pervious and cannot collect water effectively
  • ✓
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above
(d)
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MCQ 201 Mark
Johads is a Rainwater harvesting technique adopted in which of the states?
  • ✓
    Rajasthan
  • B
    Uttarakhand
  • C
    Karnataka
  • D
    West Bengal
Answer
Correct option: A.
Rajasthan
(a)
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MCQ 211 Mark
Inundation canals are mainly drawn from
  • A
    River Brahmaputra
  • ✓
    River Sutlej
  • C
    River Kosi
  • D
    River Yamuna
Answer
Correct option: B.
River Sutlej
(b)
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MCQ 221 Mark
Irrigation is significant in Punjab and Haryana because
  • A
    These are agriculturally the most advanced states
  • ✓
    It's a requisite for Green Revolution
  • C
    Due to the presence of natural depressions
  • D
    As a huge dam is constructed here
Answer
Correct option: B.
It's a requisite for Green Revolution
(b)
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MCQ 231 Mark
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru termed these the temple of modern India.
  • A
    Watershed development projects
  • B
    River joining projects
  • ✓
    Multipurpose projects
  • D
    Rainwater harvesting projects
Answer
Correct option: C.
Multipurpose projects
( c )
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MCQ 241 Mark
This mode of irrigation can benefit the largest area.
  • A
    Well irrigation
  • ✓
    Canal irrigation
  • C
    Drip irrigation
  • D
    Tank irrigation
Answer
Correct option: B.
Canal irrigation
(b)
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MCQ 251 Mark
Rainwater harvesting is carried-out with the aim of
  • A
    Meeting the increasing demand of water
  • B
    Reducing surface runoff and increase the groundwater
  • C
    Improvin the quality of water
  • ✓
    All of these
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these
(d)
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MCQ 261 Mark
Name the Watershed development project sponsored by the Central Govt and is implemented by Gram Panchayat with people's participation.
  • A
    Indian Water Conservation Project
  • ✓
    Haryali
  • C
    Rainwater harvesting
  • D
    Water Revolution
Answer
Correct option: B.
Haryali
(b)
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MCQ 271 Mark
The largest irrigation project in India is
  • A
    River joining project
  • ✓
    Kaleshwaram lift-Irrigation project.
  • C
    Construction of Multipurpose project
  • D
    Construction of tanks
Answer
Correct option: B.
Kaleshwaram lift-Irrigation project.
(b)
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MCQ 281 Mark
This most efficient mode of irrigation is
  • A
    Well irrigation
  • B
    Sprinkler irrigation
  • ✓
    Drip irrigation
  • D
    Tank irrigation
Answer
Correct option: C.
Drip irrigation
( c )
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MCQ 291 Mark
Tank irrigation is more popular in which of the following regions?
  • A
    Chhota Nagpur Plateau
  • B
    The Malwa Plateau
  • ✓
    The Deccan Plateau
  • D
    All of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
The Deccan Plateau
( c )
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MCQ 301 Mark
Neeru-Meeru is a watershed management programme implemented in which of the following states?
  • A
    Tamil Nadu
  • B
    Kerala
  • ✓
    Andhra Pradesh
  • D
    Meghalaya
Answer
Correct option: C.
Andhra Pradesh
( c )
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