Irrigation & Water Conservation MCQs for CET 12th Level
Practice 20 free Irrigation & Water Conservation questions under Geography of India — Geography.
Strengthen your Irrigation & Water Conservation knowledge for CET 12th Level with curated MCQs. Switch between Hindi and English anytime.
CET 12th Level — Geography of India — Irrigation & Water Conservation
20 Questions • Instant results & explanations • Hindi & English
0 / 20
Question 1 of 20
The ingenious 'Khadin' system, a highly effective traditional method of conserving rare surface runoff for agriculture, is most strongly and historically associated with which geographical district?
Question 2 of 20
Match List-I (Year) with List-II (Irrigation Coverage as % of NSA): List-I A. 2021-22 B. 2022-23 C. 2025-26 List-II 1. 58.5% 2. 55.7% 3. 56.4% Choose the correct code:
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following is considered a 'second-order implication' of possessing robust irrigation infrastructure in rural India?
Question 4 of 20
What does a gap between Net Irrigated Area (NIA) and Gross Irrigated Area (GIA) fundamentally indicate about a region's agriculture?
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. India holds 18% of the world's freshwater resources. 2. The Net Sown Area in India is approximately 140 Million Hectares. 3. The projected foodgrain production for 2025-26 is expected to cross 365 MMT. Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 6 of 20
What is the primary operational objective of the Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA) 2.0 at the village level?
Question 7 of 20
The Ramjal Setu Link Project (ERCP) plans to systematically harness the unutilized monsoon flow from several southern Rajasthan rivers. Which of the following rivers is explicitly designated as a 'surplus' basin in this colossal project?
Question 8 of 20
What is the exact Irrigation Coverage (% of NSA) finalized for the year 2021-22?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the following analytical statements regarding the challenges and solutions in India's water sector: I. The heavy reliance on tube wells for achieving the Net Irrigated Area has rendered groundwater extraction ecologically sustainable. II. Modifying the Indus Water Treaty 1960 is seen as a strategic necessity to overcome design hurdles on domestic hydropower projects. III. High-tech integration involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is irrelevant for surface water irrigation management. Which of the statements given above is/are logically CORRECT?
Question 10 of 20
Which specific crop category is intrinsically linked to the Green Revolution and mandates heavy irrigation because of its reliance on chemical fertilizers?
Question 11 of 20
What was the officially reported national coverage status of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) concerning functional rural household tap connections as of January 2026?
Question 12 of 20
Despite an impressive expansion of physical irrigation infrastructure across India, what remains a fundamental contradiction and a primary concern for the agricultural water sector?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following outlines the correct descending order of irrigation sources based on their approximate percentage coverage of India's net irrigated area?
Question 14 of 20
Which specific districts are incorporated in the 'Shekhawati region' for the primary implementation of the ₹32,000 crore Yamuna Water Project?
Question 15 of 20
What structural component distinguishes the Bhakra dam from standard earthen dams?
Question 16 of 20
The concept of 'Irrigation Intensity' is mathematically derived from the relationship between which two metrics?
Question 17 of 20
Under the Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA) 2.0, approximately how many villages have been prioritized for water budgeting to make them self-sufficient in drinking water?
Question 18 of 20
What is the primary agricultural consequence of attempting crop diversification toward high-value crops like Sugarcane and Horticulture without assured irrigation?
Question 19 of 20
According to national agricultural infrastructure data, the largest and leading proportion of India's Net Irrigated Area (NIA) is serviced by which specific source?
Question 20 of 20