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Chapter 12: Water Resources of Karnataka — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which is the major river basin in Karnataka that includes the Krishna River?

Answer: B. Krishna basin — The Krishna basin covers a large part of northern Karnataka and is one of the most important river basins in the state.

Q: Which river is called the 'Dakshina Ganga' in Karnataka?

Answer: A. Cauvery — The Cauvery River is often called the Dakshina Ganga because of its importance to southern Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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Chapter 12: Water Resources of Karnataka — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 12: Water Resources of Karnataka, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which is the major river basin in Karnataka that includes the Krishna River?

A. Arabian Sea basin
B. Krishna basin ✓
C. Narmada basin
D. Ganga basin

Answer: B. Krishna basin
The Krishna basin covers a large part of northern Karnataka and is one of the most important river basins in the state.

Which river is called the 'Dakshina Ganga' in Karnataka?

A. Cauvery ✓
B. Tungabhadra
C. Bhima
D. Malaprabha

Answer: A. Cauvery
The Cauvery River is often called the Dakshina Ganga because of its importance to southern Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Why are multipurpose river valley projects important in Karnataka?

A. They only generate tourism revenue
B. They help in irrigation, electricity generation, and flood control ✓
C. They reduce the length of rivers
D. They stop rainfall in the basin

Answer: B. They help in irrigation, electricity generation, and flood control
Multipurpose projects are designed to serve several needs such as irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood moderation.

Which statement about the Krishna and Cauvery basins is correct?

A. Both are unimportant for agriculture in Karnataka
B. Both basins support major irrigation and dam projects ✓
C. Only the Cauvery basin has reservoirs
D. Only the Krishna basin is used for drinking water

Answer: B. Both basins support major irrigation and dam projects
Both basins are vital to Karnataka’s water management and agriculture through reservoirs, canals, and irrigation systems.

A student says that all rivers in Karnataka are perennial. Which is the best correction?

A. Yes, all rivers flow equally in every season
B. No, many rivers depend on monsoon rainfall and are seasonal ✓
C. No, because Karnataka has no rivers
D. Yes, because dams make all rivers perennial

Answer: B. No, many rivers depend on monsoon rainfall and are seasonal
Many rivers in Karnataka are seasonal and their flow varies with monsoon rainfall, so they are not all perennial.

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