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  • Question 1
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    In which state did Narmada Bachao Andolan, an NGO, launched movement against river valley project? 
    Solution
    Narmada Bachao Andolan or Save Narmada Movement is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) that mobilised tribal people, farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists against the Sardar Sarovar Dam being built across the Narmada river in Gujarat. It originally focused on the environmental issues related to trees that would be submerged under the dam water. 
  • Question 2
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    Which one of the following village has adopted rain water harvesting techniques completely in South India?
    Solution
    In Gendathur, a remote backward village in Mysore, Karnataka, villagers have installed rainwater harvesting system to meet their water needs. Nearly 200 households have installed this system and the village has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rainwater. 
  • Question 3
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    In which one of the following areas, farmers in Gujarat were agitated over priority given to water supply in urban areas? 
    Solution
    In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher priority given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts. 
  • Question 4
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    Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the _____________ as the 'Temples of modern India'.
    Solution
    Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the dams as the ‘temples of modern India’; the reason being that it would integrate development of agriculture and the village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.
  • Question 5
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    What is the use of constructing multipurpose river valley projects?
    Solution

    As the name implies multi-purpose river valley projects are carried on with an intention to serve for more than one requirement. These projects reduce the threat of seasonal floods. Today, dams are built not just for irrigation but for electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding. 

  • Question 6
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    Roof top rain water harvesting is the most common practice in ________.
    Solution
    Rooftop rainwater harvesting is the most common practice in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is interesting because Cherapunjee and Mawsynram situated at a distance of 55 km. from Shillong receive the highest rainfall in the world, yet the state capital Shillong faces acute shortage of water. Nearly every household in the city has a rooftop rainwater harvesting structure. Nearly 15-25 per cent of the total water requirement of the household comes from rooftop water harvesting.
  • Question 7
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    What is India's rank in the world with respect to the amount of water available per person per year?
    Solution

    • India's rank in the world with respect to the amount of water available per person per year is 133.
    • India is the second largest consumer of water in the world. Its consumption contributes 20.1% of world’s consumption of water.
    • The per capita water available in India is 297.7 cubic meter. 

  • Question 8
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    By which year is India anticipated to suffer from absolute scarcity of water resources?
    Solution

    • India is currently, under no such stress; however, it is expected to become a moderate water scarce country by 2050.India is a developing country which needs water for its increasing population and economy. It is being projected that water demand in India is going to be as high as 24% by 2025.

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    Which state is the first and the only one in India to have made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state?
    Solution
    Tamil Nadu is the first state in India which has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state. There are legal provisions to punish the defaulters.
  • Question 10
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    Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?
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