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  • Question 1
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    The main source of water for inland lakes is:
    Solution
    Inland lakes are naturally occurring water bodies. The main source of water for inland lakes is groundwater. Groundwater is water present beneath the earth's surface in soil spaces and the fractures of rock.
  • Question 2
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    Water table is lowered when __________ activity increases
    Solution
    Hunting is a threat to wild animals. It will decrease the population of wild animals. Overfishing is a threat to the marine population, which in turn, affects marine biodiversity. 

    Mining activity requires a huge amount of water, which will decrease the water table in the area. And also due to careless and reckless mining, leaching of minerals into ground water leads to water pollution, making the area's water unfit for human usage. This further causes water shortage.

    Hence, option A is correct.
  • Question 3
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    A large population affects water resources adversely due to  _____.
    Solution
    Water scarcity may be an outcome of large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water, and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food. 

    Hence, to facilitate higher food-grain production, water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agriculture. 
  • Question 4
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    The water in the oceans and seas has many ______ dissolved in its.
    Solution
    The water in the oceans and seas has many salts dissolved in it. The most abundant ions in sea water are $$Cl^-, Na^+. SO_4^{2-}, Mg^{2+}, K^+$$.
  • Question 5
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    Which of the following are the factors responsible for the depletion of water table?

    Solution
    Water table refers to the Groundwater. Depletion of water table means scarcity of the groundwater. The Population rise led to the increasing demand for water and for settlement and establishment forests are being cut which is resulting in depletion of water table. The lands have been acquired for building or expanding cities which ultimately decreasing groundwater reservoir.
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    Every year World Water Day is celebrated on __________.

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    World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22. The day focuses attention on the importance of fresh water and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

  • Question 7
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    A deficiency in ______ for successive years result in serious water shortages. 
    Solution
    India's water needs are fulfilled by monsoon rainfall and continuous deficiency which results in a water shortage.
    Winter rainfall happens only in some parts of the country, and continuous deficiency can lead to irregular cropping patterns but does not cause serious water shortage.
  • Question 8
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     Collecting of rain water for use is called ________________.
    Solution
    Rain water harvesting is the process of collecting rain water from roof tops and directing it to an appropriate location and storing it for future use. On an average, one spell of rain for two hours is enough to save 8,000 litres of water.
  • Question 9
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    Saving of water is called:
    Solution
    Saving and careful use of water is known as water conservation.
  • Question 10
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    Water is very important for all the rituals in:
    Solution

    The worldwide practice of Hinduism encompasses a wide variety of beliefs. However, a prevailing belief that is shared by most, if not all, Hindus is the importance of physical and spiritual cleanliness and well-being to attain purity and avoid pollution.   

    Holy places are usually located on the banks of rivers, coasts, seashores and mountains. Sites of convergence between land and two, or even better three, rivers, carry special significance and are especially sacred. 

    Hence, option A is correct.

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