MCQs on The Impact of River Interlinking Projects on Indian Geography
- What is the primary objective of the River Interlinking Project in India?
- A) Generating electricity
- B) Flood control
- C) Improving irrigation and water availability
- D) Enhancing tourism
- Answer: C) Improving irrigation and water availability
- Which of the following rivers is proposed to be linked with the Godavari River in the interlinking project?
- A) Krishna
- B) Kaveri
- C) Ganga
- D) Yamuna
- Answer: A) Krishna
- The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was established in which year?
- A) 1985
- B) 1990
- C) 2000
- D) 2010
- Answer: A) 1985
- Which river is often referred to as the lifeline of northern India due to its agricultural importance?
- A) Godavari
- B) Yamuna
- C) Ganga
- D) Brahmaputra
- Answer: C) Ganga
- One of the major concerns regarding river interlinking is the impact on which of the following?
- A) Industrial growth
- B) Biodiversity and ecosystems
- C) Urbanization
- D) Tourism
- Answer: B) Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Which environmental impact is primarily associated with the construction of dams for river interlinking?
- A) Decrease in groundwater levels
- B) Increase in waterborne diseases
- C) Displacement of local communities
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- The Sardar Sarovar Dam is part of which river interlinking project?
- A) Ganga Action Plan
- B) Narmada River Project
- C) Godavari-Krishna Link
- D) Ken-Betwa Link
- Answer: B) Narmada River Project
- Which state is likely to benefit the most from the interlinking of rivers in terms of irrigation?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) West Bengal
- C) Kerala
- D) Punjab
- Answer: A) Rajasthan
- The Ken-Betwa River Link Project primarily aims to address water scarcity in which Indian state?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Madhya Pradesh
- C) Gujarat
- D) Maharashtra
- Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
- What is a significant consequence of diverting river water from one basin to another?
- A) Improved irrigation
- B) Increased agricultural productivity
- C) Alteration of natural ecosystems
- D) Reduction of soil salinity
- Answer: C) Alteration of natural ecosystems
- Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of river interlinking projects?
- A) Flood control
- B) Enhanced water supply
- C) Improved fish populations
- D) Increased agricultural yield
- Answer: C) Improved fish populations
- The River Interlinking Project is expected to mitigate which of the following challenges in India?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Water scarcity
- C) Air pollution
- D) Urban flooding
- Answer: B) Water scarcity
- The interlinking of rivers may lead to which of the following issues?
- A) Increased groundwater recharge
- B) Increased sedimentation in reservoirs
- C) Decreased salinity in coastal areas
- D) None of the above
- Answer: B) Increased sedimentation in reservoirs
- The Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers are part of which proposed interlinking project?
- A) Himalayan Rivers Project
- B) National River Linking Project
- C) Eastern Rivers Project
- D) Western Rivers Project
- Answer: B) National River Linking Project
- What is one of the primary criticisms of the River Interlinking Project?
- A) High costs of implementation
- B) Lack of government support
- C) Ineffective flood control
- D) Insufficient research data
- Answer: A) High costs of implementation
- Which of the following rivers is not included in the National River Linking Project?
- A) Godavari
- B) Narmada
- C) Krishna
- D) Mahanadi
- Answer: D) Mahanadi
- Which ecological area is at risk due to river interlinking projects?
- A) Desert regions
- B) Wetlands
- C) Urban areas
- D) Mountain regions
- Answer: B) Wetlands
- Which Indian river is primarily affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam project?
- A) Narmada
- B) Tapti
- C) Mahi
- D) Sabarmati
- Answer: A) Narmada
- What is the estimated total cost of the National River Linking Project?
- A) $10 billion
- B) $15 billion
- C) $30 billion
- D) $50 billion
- Answer: C) $30 billion
- Which of the following states has expressed opposition to river interlinking projects due to environmental concerns?
- A) Punjab
- B) Tamil Nadu
- C) Gujarat
- D) Maharashtra
- Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
- The interlinking of rivers may lead to increased instances of which of the following?
- A) Drought
- B) Flooding
- C) Soil erosion
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- Which type of water resource management strategy does river interlinking represent?
- A) Supply-side management
- B) Demand-side management
- C) Conservation-based management
- D) Community-based management
- Answer: A) Supply-side management
- How many rivers are proposed to be linked under the National River Linking Project?
- A) 14
- B) 30
- C) 37
- D) 50
- Answer: C) 37
- The concept of river interlinking is aimed at addressing which national issue in India?
- A) Agricultural productivity
- B) Unemployment
- C) Energy crisis
- D) Water scarcity
- Answer: D) Water scarcity
- Which is a possible social impact of river interlinking projects?
- A) Increased job opportunities
- B) Displacement of communities
- C) Improved health conditions
- D) Enhanced cultural heritage
- Answer: B) Displacement of communities
- The interlinking of rivers is often promoted as a solution to which natural disaster?
- A) Earthquakes
- B) Tsunamis
- C) Floods
- D) Droughts
- Answer: C) Floods
- What is one of the main reasons for the government to pursue river interlinking projects?
- A) International obligations
- B) Climate change adaptation
- C) Agricultural subsidies
- D) Foreign investment
- Answer: B) Climate change adaptation
- The river interlinking proposal has been discussed since which of the following decades?
- A) 1960s
- B) 1970s
- C) 1980s
- D) 1990s
- Answer: A) 1960s
- Which of the following is an expected economic impact of river interlinking?
- A) Increased tourism
- B) Higher agricultural productivity
- C) Growth in local crafts
- D) Decreased transportation costs
- Answer: B) Higher agricultural productivity
- What is a significant challenge in implementing river interlinking projects?
- A) Lack of technical expertise
- B) High public support
- C) Coordination among states
- D) Abundant funding
- Answer: C) Coordination among states
These MCQs can be helpful for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination, specifically focusing on the geographical and environmental aspects of river interlinking projects in India.
