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Chapter 14: India - Water Resources — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is a major multipurpose river valley project in Karnataka?

Answer: B. Tungabhadra Project — The Tungabhadra Project is one of the major multipurpose river valley projects associated with Karnataka. It is used for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.

Q: Which river is a north Indian river?

Answer: C. Ganga — The Ganga is a Himalayan or north Indian river. It originates in the Himalayas and flows through the northern plains of India.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a river valley project?

Answer: D. Sundarban — Sundarban is a delta region, not a river valley project. The other options are well-known multipurpose river valley projects.

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Which of the following is a major multipurpose river valley project in Karnataka?

A. Bhakra Nangal Project
B. Tungabhadra Project ✓
C. Damodar Valley Project
D. Hirakud Project

Answer: B. Tungabhadra Project
The Tungabhadra Project is one of the major multipurpose river valley projects associated with Karnataka. It is used for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.

Which river is a north Indian river?

A. Narmada
B. Godavari
C. Ganga ✓
D. Krishna

Answer: C. Ganga
The Ganga is a Himalayan or north Indian river. It originates in the Himalayas and flows through the northern plains of India.

Which of the following is NOT a river valley project?

A. Tungabhadra
B. Bhakra Nangal
C. Hirakud
D. Sundarban ✓

Answer: D. Sundarban
Sundarban is a delta region, not a river valley project. The other options are well-known multipurpose river valley projects.

Compare the Ganga and the Godavari rivers. Which statement is correct?

A. Both are peninsular rivers
B. Ganga is a north Indian river, while Godavari is a peninsular river ✓
C. Both are seasonal rivers only
D. Godavari originates in the Himalayas

Answer: B. Ganga is a north Indian river, while Godavari is a peninsular river
The Ganga originates in the Himalayas and is a north Indian river. The Godavari is the largest peninsular river and originates in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following best explains why water conservation is necessary in India?

A. India receives no rainfall in most regions
B. Water resources are unlimited and evenly distributed
C. Growing population and unequal distribution increase water stress ✓
D. Rivers flow only in winter

Answer: C. Growing population and unequal distribution increase water stress
Water conservation is necessary because demand for water is increasing, while supply is uneven across regions and seasons. This leads to water stress in many areas.