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Question (11)

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Rapid industrialisation can increase water scarcity mainly because industries:

(A) Eliminate the water cycle
(B) Increase demand for freshwater and energy
(C) Stop all rainfall
(D) Reduce population

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Industrialisation increases freshwater requirements and can also contribute to pollution of available water.

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Question (12)

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A city experiences rapid population growth and industrial expansion, while its available water resources remain unchanged. What is the most likely result?

(A) Decreased pressure on water
(B) Increased pressure on water resources
(C) Elimination of water scarcity
(D) Increase in groundwater recharge automatically

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Increasing population and industrial activities raise water demand, putting greater pressure on unchanged water resources.

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Question (13)

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River water receives untreated sewage, pesticides and industrial chemicals. How does this contribute to water scarcity?

(A) It increases usable freshwater
(B) It makes available water unsuitable for use
(C) It increases groundwater recharge
(D) It reduces water demand

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Pollution reduces the quality of available water and makes it unsuitable for many uses.

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Question (14)

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Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what rural household water supply norm is associated with piped water supply?

(A) 25 litres per person per day
(B) 40 litres per person per day
(C) 55 litres per person per day
(D) 100 litres per person per day

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide rural households with adequate and regular piped water supply at 55 litres per person per day.

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Question (15)

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A village has 800 people. If the water supply norm is 55 litres per person per day, how much water is required daily?

(A) 40,000 litres
(B) 42,000 litres
(C) 44,000 litres
(D) 48,000 litres

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

800 × 55 = 44,000 litres per day.

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Question (16)

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A village reduces its daily water consumption by 20% through conservation measures. What is the most direct effect?

(A) Greater pressure on water resources
(B) Reduced pressure on water resources
(C) Complete elimination of rainfall dependence
(D) Increased water pollution

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Reducing water consumption lowers demand and therefore reduces pressure on available water resources.

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Question (17)

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The Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on improving groundwater management in how many water-stressed Gram Panchayats?

(A) 5,220
(B) 7,220
(C) 8,220
(D) 10,220

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Atal Bhujal Yojana covers 8,220 water-stressed Gram Panchayats.

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Question (18)

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Atal Bhujal Yojana covers 8,220 Gram Panchayats across 229 blocks/talukas. Approximately how many Gram Panchayats are covered per block/taluk?

(A) 18
(B) 30
(C) 36
(D) 45

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

8,220 ÷ 229 ≈ 35.9, which is approximately 36 Gram Panchayats per block/taluk.

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Question (19)

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Which behavioural change is most consistent with the objectives of Atal Bhujal Yojana?

(A) Increasing unnecessary groundwater extraction
(B) Shifting from groundwater consumption towards conservation and smart management
(C) Increasing water wastage
(D) Reducing community participation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The scheme promotes sustainable groundwater management and behavioural changes towards conservation.

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Question (20)

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A dam provides irrigation, hydroelectricity, domestic water, flood control and opportunities for fisheries. Such a project is called:

(A) Single-purpose project
(B) Multipurpose river project
(C) Rainwater harvesting project
(D) Canal-only project

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A project designed to serve several purposes such as irrigation, power generation and flood control is a multipurpose river project.

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Question (11)

Rapid industrialisation can increase water scarcity mainly because industries:

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Question (12)

A city experiences rapid population growth and industrial expansion, while its available water resources remain unchanged. What is the most likely result?

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Question (13)

River water receives untreated sewage, pesticides and industrial chemicals. How does this contribute to water scarcity?

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Question (14)

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what rural household water supply norm is associated with piped water supply?

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Question (15)

A village has 800 people. If the water supply norm is 55 litres per person per day, how much water is required daily?

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Question (16)

A village reduces its daily water consumption by 20% through conservation measures. What is the most direct effect?

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Question (17)

The Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on improving groundwater management in how many water-stressed Gram Panchayats?

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Question (18)

Atal Bhujal Yojana covers 8,220 Gram Panchayats across 229 blocks/talukas. Approximately how many Gram Panchayats are covered per block/taluk?

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Question (19)

Which behavioural change is most consistent with the objectives of Atal Bhujal Yojana?

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Question (20)

A dam provides irrigation, hydroelectricity, domestic water, flood control and opportunities for fisheries. Such a project is called:

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