Water Resources Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Are you preparing for your CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam? This quiz on "Water Resources" will help you revise key topics like water conservation, dams, water scarcity, and sustainable management of resources.

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Chapter Name: Water Resources
Subject: Social Science (Geography)
Book: NCERT Class 10 Geography
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Chapter 3 - Water Resources

1 / 15

What is the approximate flow rate of water in the bamboo drip irrigation system?

100-200 liters per hour

20-80 drops per minute

18-20 liters per minute

500-1000 liters per day

2 / 15

Analyze the relationship between multi-purpose dam projects and agricultural practices. Which statement represents the most comprehensive negative impact?

Salinization of soil due to water-intensive commercial farming and changed cropping patterns

Reduced water availability for irrigation

Decreased agricultural productivity

Increased cost of farming operations

3 / 15

What is the main objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

To provide irrigation facilities to farmers

To promote industrialization

To provide drinking water facilities to rural households

To control floods

4 / 15

Which combination of factors would most effectively address India's water crisis?

Focusing solely on rainwater harvesting

Only building more dams and reservoirs

Implementing strict water usage regulations

Integration of traditional methods, modern technology, community participation, and policy reforms

5 / 15

Which state in India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Gujarat

6 / 15

Which sequence correctly represents the chain of impacts caused by dam construction?

Water storage → Irrigation → Food security → Population growth

Sedimentation → Flood control → Better agriculture → Economic growth

River fragmentation → Reduced sediment flow → Rocky stream beds → Poor aquatic habitats

Flood control → Soil preservation → Enhanced biodiversity → Economic development

7 / 15

Analyze the following consequences of water scarcity:

I. Shift to water-intensive crops
II. Increased groundwater exploitation
III. Interstate water disputes
IV. Urban migration

Which represents the correct cause-effect relationship?

III → II → I → IV

IV → III → II → I

II → I → IV → III

I → II → III → IV

8 / 15

Which combination of factors best explains the paradox of water scarcity in regions with adequate rainfall?

Population growth and industrial development only

Pollution, unequal access, excessive use, and inadequate management infrastructure

Over-exploitation and poor infrastructure only

Pollution and unequal distribution only

9 / 15

What is a major criticism of multi-purpose river projects?

They are not beneficial for agriculture

They disrupt the natural flow of rivers and affect aquatic life

They are not effective in controlling floods

They are too expensive

10 / 15

Which assessment of Atal Bhujal Yojana's coverage is most accurate?

It provides comprehensive coverage in seven states only

It covers all water-stressed areas in India

It focuses only on groundwater-dependent regions

It strategically targets 37% of critical areas but leaves significant gaps in coverage

11 / 15

Why might a well-planned dam project still fail to achieve its intended purposes? Consider:
I. Sedimentation issues
II. Changed rainfall patterns
III. Social resistance
IV. Political conflicts

I, II and III only

III and IV only

All of these factors working in combination

I and II only

12 / 15

If a region implements PMKSY's "Per Drop More Crop" initiative effectively, which combination of outcomes is most likely?

More water storage, increased chemical fertilizer use, better productivity

Better irrigation coverage, increased water wastage, higher yields

Higher crop yield, reduced water consumption, sustainable groundwater levels

Increased water usage, higher productivity, soil degradation

13 / 15

What makes the traditional underground tanks of Rajasthan superior to modern water storage systems in terms of sustainability?

Lower construction costs and easier maintenance

Natural temperature regulation, purity maintenance, and gravity-based operation

Better water quality and longer storage life

Higher storage capacity and better filtration

14 / 15

What is the main cause of water scarcity?

Natural disasters

Climate change

Over-exploitation, excessive use, and unequal access to water

Population growth

15 / 15

Consider the following statements about rooftop rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan:

I. It provides pure drinking water
II. It helps in temperature regulation
III. It reduces groundwater depletion
IV. It prevents soil erosion

Which combination is correct?

All of the above

I, II and III only

II, III and IV only

I and II only

Your score is

The average score is 66%

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Importance of Water Resources
✔ Major Dams in India
✔ Multipurpose River Valley Projects
✔ Causes and Effects of Water Scarcity
✔ Methods of Water Conservation
✔ Rainwater Harvesting

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