Water Resources Class 10 MCQs

Water Resources – Class 10 MCQs

Class: 10
Subject: Social Science
Section: Geography – Contemporary India II
Topic: Water Resources
Board: CBSE Board Examinations

1. Only what percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater?

A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 2.5%
D. 50%

Answer: C. 2.5%

Explanation: Most water is saline; only a small fraction is usable freshwater.

2. Largest use of water in India is for:

A. Industry
B. Agriculture
C. Domestic use
D. Transport

Answer: B

Explanation: Irrigation consumes the majority of water resources.

3. Hydraulic structures built to store water are:

A. Canals
B. Dams
C. Wells
D. Tanks

Answer: B

Explanation: Dams store and regulate river water.

4. Multipurpose river projects are meant for:

A. Irrigation only
B. Power only
C. Multiple uses
D. Tourism only

Answer: C

Explanation: They provide irrigation, electricity, flood control, etc.

5. Bhakra Nangal project is on river:

A. Ganga
B. Sutlej
C. Godavari
D. Krishna

Answer: B

Explanation: One of India’s largest multipurpose projects.

6. Tehri Dam is located in:

A. Uttarakhand
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar

Answer: A

Explanation: Built on river Bhagirathi.

7. Rainwater harvesting means:

A. River storage
B. Collecting rainwater
C. Canal irrigation
D. Dam construction

Answer: B

Explanation: It conserves water for future use.

8. ‘Khadin’ is a system in:

A. Rajasthan
B. Assam
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab

Answer: A

Explanation: Traditional rainwater harvesting method.

9. Over-irrigation leads to:

A. Soil fertility
B. Waterlogging
C. Afforestation
D. Conservation

Answer: B

Explanation: Excess water saturates soil.

10. Salinisation is caused by:

A. Less irrigation
B. Excess irrigation
C. Rainfall
D. Forests

Answer: B

Explanation: Salts accumulate on soil surface.

11. Tank irrigation is common in:

A. Plains
B. Plateau regions
C. Deserts
D. Mountains

Answer: B

Explanation: Hard rock prevents groundwater storage.

12. Bamboo drip irrigation is in:

A. Meghalaya
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala

Answer: A

Explanation: Traditional eco-friendly system.

13. Water scarcity occurs due to:

A. Overuse
B. Population growth
C. Pollution
D. All

Answer: D

Explanation: Multiple human factors.

14. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is on:

A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Narmada
D. Tapi

Answer: A

Explanation: Major irrigation & power project.

15. Main aim of rainwater harvesting:

A. Floods
B. Storage
C. Pollution
D. Trade

Answer: B

Explanation: Conserves freshwater.

16. Groundwater depletion is highest in:

A. Punjab & Haryana
B. Kerala
C. Assam
D. Odisha

Answer: A

Explanation: Due to intensive irrigation.

17. Watershed management focuses on:

A. Forests
B. Land & water conservation
C. Mining
D. Cities

Answer: B

Explanation: Integrated resource management.

18. Damodar Valley Project is called:

A. Temple of India
B. Ruhr of India
C. Steel city
D. Rice bowl

Answer: B

Explanation: Industrial region.

19. Water conservation is necessary for:

A. Future needs
B. Ecology
C. Agriculture
D. All

Answer: D

Explanation: Ensures sustainability.

20. Multipurpose projects are criticized for:

A. Displacement
B. Ecology damage
C. Cost
D. All

Answer: D

Explanation: Social & environmental impacts.

Water Resources Class 10 MCQs

Login with your site account

Register a new account

Search

Modal title