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

In the context of the Bamboo Drip Irrigation system, what makes it particularly sustainable?

It uses modern technology and plastic pipes

It combines indigenous knowledge, gravity-based distribution, and precise flow control without external energy

It's cheap to install and maintain

It provides more water than conventional systems

2 / 15

What is the main objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission?

To provide irrigation facilities to farmers

To promote industrialization

To control floods

To provide drinking water facilities to rural households

3 / 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?

I → II → III → IV

II → I → IV → III

III → II → I → IV

IV → III → II → I

4 / 15

What is the main cause of water scarcity?

Climate change

Population growth

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

Natural disasters

5 / 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

I and II only

All of these factors working in combination

6 / 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 and II only

I, II and III only

II, III and IV only

7 / 15

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

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

It provides comprehensive coverage in seven states only

It covers all water-stressed areas in India

It focuses only on groundwater-dependent regions

8 / 15

Which state in India has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan

9 / 15

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

Decreased agricultural productivity

Increased cost of farming operations

Reduced water availability for irrigation

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

10 / 15

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

Increased water usage, higher productivity, soil degradation

Better irrigation coverage, increased water wastage, higher yields

More water storage, increased chemical fertilizer use, better productivity

Higher crop yield, reduced water consumption, sustainable groundwater levels

11 / 15

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

They are too expensive

They are not effective in controlling floods

They are not beneficial for agriculture

They disrupt the natural flow of rivers and affect aquatic life

12 / 15

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

Better water quality and longer storage life

Higher storage capacity and better filtration

Lower construction costs and easier maintenance

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

13 / 15

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

18-20 liters per minute

500-1000 liters per day

100-200 liters per hour

20-80 drops per minute

14 / 15

What is the name given to rainwater in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan?

Jal Pani

Paani Pani

Neer Pani

Palar Pani

15 / 15

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

Only building more dams and reservoirs

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

Implementing strict water usage regulations

Focusing solely on rainwater harvesting

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The average score is 67%

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Pos.	Name	Score	Duration	Points
1	Mohanlal	100 %	2 minutes 38 seconds	15
2	Varun	93 %	1 minutes 23 seconds	14
3	Shambu	93 %	8 minutes 3 seconds	14
4	varun	87 %	2 minutes 19 seconds	13
5	V	80 %	5 minutes 45 seconds	12
6	Anushka	73 %	2 minutes 42 seconds	11
7	ariboi	73 %	3 minutes 50 seconds	11
8	AJ	73 %	6 minutes 28 seconds	11
9	Tarun	47 %	16 minutes 40 seconds	7
10	me11	40 %	7 minutes 13 seconds	6
11	twinnie	40 %	10 minutes 24 seconds	6
12	S	33 %	1 minutes 25 seconds	5
13	Priyanshu	33 %	3 minutes 30 seconds	5

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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