Water Resources – MCQs Online Practice Test with Automatic scoring
CBSE Class 10 – Social Science (Geography)
Contemporary India – II | Chapter 3: Water Resources
Topics: Water Scarcity & Water Conservation • Multi-Purpose River Projects & Integrated Water Resources Management • Rainwater Harvesting
CBSE Board Examinations – Chapter Wise Study Materials Based on NCERT
Instructions: This is a 30-question, 30-minute timed quiz based on Geography – Contemporary India II, Chapter 3: Water Resources. These MCQs are strictly NCERT-based and ideal for CBSE Class 10 Board Exam practice. Click Start Quiz to begin the 30-minute timer. Select the correct option for each question. Immediate feedback with correct answers and concept-clearing explanations will appear after you choose an option. The quiz will auto-submit when time ends.
A. Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management
Q1.
Which of the following is the most appropriate description of water scarcity?
Q2.
Which human activity is a major cause of water scarcity in many parts of India?
Q3.
In which one of the following sectors is the largest proportion of freshwater in India used?
Q4.
Which of the following is not a reason for water scarcity in India?
Q5.
Why is the conservation and management of water resources essential in India?
Q6.
Which of the following practices in agriculture increases water scarcity?
Q7.
In which of the following situations can water scarcity be observed even if rainfall is adequate?
Q8.
Which of the following statements about water is correct?
B. Multi-Purpose River Valley Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
Q9.
Which of the following is not a typical objective of a multi-purpose river valley project?
Q10.
The Bhakra Nangal project has been built on which river?
Q11.
Which of the following is a social impact of large dams that has led to criticism of multi-purpose projects?
Q12.
Which river project is often called the “River Damodar’s flood control and power generation project”?
Q13.
In the context of water resources, “integrated water resources management” mainly means:
Q14.
Which of the following statements about multi-purpose projects is incorrect?
Q15.
Which of the following is a benefit of hydroelectric power generated by multi-purpose projects?
Q16.
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(Project – River)
(Project – River)
Q17.
Which of the following movements is associated with opposition to large dams on the Narmada river?
C. Rainwater Harvesting and Local Water Conservation Practices
Q18.
What is the main aim of rainwater harvesting?
Q19.
Rooftop rainwater harvesting is most commonly practised in which of the following Indian states to overcome water scarcity?
Q20.
Which traditional water harvesting structure is found in the hilly and mountainous regions of India?
Q21.
Which of the following is not an advantage of rainwater harvesting in urban areas?
Q22.
Why did many people in Rajasthan build underground tanks (tankas) in their houses?
Q23.
In which of the following states did the people revive traditional johads and other rainwater harvesting structures,
leading to a rise in the groundwater level?
Q24.
Which one of the following is a modern method of rainwater harvesting in urban areas?
Q25.
Which of the following is the most direct benefit of rainwater harvesting for farmers in semi-arid regions?
D. Integrative and Higher-Order Thinking MCQs (Chapter Revision)
Q26.
Which combination of measures will be most effective in tackling water scarcity in India?
Q27.
A city facing frequent water cuts decides to promote rooftop rainwater harvesting in all buildings.
This step mainly reflects which principle of water management?
Q28.
Large dams sometimes cause conflicts between states mainly because:
Q29.
Which of the following best explains why traditional water harvesting systems are considered environment-friendly?
Q30.
Which statement shows a correct understanding of the chapter “Water Resources” from the CBSE Class 10 NCERT?