Water Resources MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Geography of Rajasthan — Water Resources
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following towns: 1. Sumerpur 2. Desuri 3. Rani 4. Shivganj Which of these towns receive drinking water supply from the Jawai Dam?
Question 2 of 20
What is the share of water and cultivable land resources available in Rajasthan in comparison to the entire geographical extent of India?
Question 3 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is immensely beneficial to the Banswara and Dungarpur districts. Reason (R): It was initiated as a joint venture specifically for the development of tribal-dominated districts of Southern Rajasthan. Select the correct code:
Question 4 of 20
Assertion (A): The Bhilwara district ranks first in Rajasthan in terms of irrigation by ponds. Reason (R): Wells and tubewells are unfeasible in Bhilwara due to the lack of groundwater, forcing total dependence on ponds. Select the correct answer:
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following data points regarding the hydrological crisis in Rajasthan: 1. The groundwater extraction rate in districts like Jaisalmer has reached 150% of its natural recharge capacity. 2. 80% of Rajasthan's agricultural irrigation is entirely dependent on groundwater. 3. Aquifer depletion has caused an increase in agricultural productivity by 20% due to the introduction of modern tech. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 6 of 20
Out of the 8 prominent lift irrigation schemes operationalized on the Right Main Canal of the Chambal river, exactly how many are situated within the boundaries of the Kota district?
Question 7 of 20
Among the eight designated lift irrigation schemes on the Chambal Right Main Canal, which one is geographically located in 'Chakhanabad' within the Baran district?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following states or territories is explicitly NOT listed as receiving drinking water supply from the reservoir created behind the Bhakra Dam?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following dams is the primary source of water for irrigation purposes within the Chambal Valley Project?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a targeted focus area under Rajasthan's Historic Green Budget 2025-26?
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): Rajasthan encompasses the largest geographical area among Indian states but struggles with severe hydrological deficits. Reason (R): The state possesses 1.72% of the country's surface water but only 1.16% of the groundwater exploitation. Select the correct answer:
Question 12 of 20
Which set of rivers' water is explicitly integrated under the Beas Project?
Question 13 of 20
In a pioneering move, what percentage of the total scheme expenditure was strictly reserved for environmental conservation under Rajasthan's Green Budget 2025-26?
Question 14 of 20
The Pandoh Dam, constructed on the Beas river, is situated at a distance of 21 km from which major city of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 15 of 20
Who laid the foundation stone of the Bhakra Dam and referred to it as the 'New temple of resurgent India'?
Question 16 of 20
Which district in Rajasthan is identified as the primary beneficiary of the irrigation network established by the Bhakra Canal?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following sets of tehsils benefits from the Right Main Canal of the Chambal project within the Baran district?
Question 18 of 20
The maximum share of water that Rajasthan receives from the Ravi and Beas rivers is routed and stored through which of the following infrastructures?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following physical and economic consequences are directly linked to the rapid depletion of aquifers and extreme heat stress in Rajasthan? 1. A 20% drop in agricultural production. 2. Widespread rural migration (creation of climate refugees). 3. Heavy financial losses in the livestock sector. 4. An increase in the extent of fertile land. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Question 20 of 20