Irrigation & Water Conservation MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Geography of India — Irrigation & Water Conservation
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Question 1 of 20
What is the physical target set for micro-irrigation expansion under the Agriculture and Irrigation allocation in the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
Question 2 of 20
What is the projected Net Irrigated Area (NIA) range for the year 2025-26 as per government estimates?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following interventions does NOT align with the strategic pathway recommended to ensure water security and achieve the 'Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047' vision?
Question 4 of 20
Highlighting its critical ecological importance as a massive wetland ecosystem supporting rich biodiversity and migratory avian species, the Hirakud reservoir was officially declared a Ramsar Site of international importance in which specific year?
Question 5 of 20
Which two states are engaged in a long-standing legal battle in the Supreme Court over the construction and water sharing of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal?
Question 6 of 20
Approximately what percentage of the global population resides in India?
Question 7 of 20
To address water scarcity in hilly terrains, the 'Springshed Development' component was integrated into modern watershed management frameworks on the recommendation of which of the following institutions?
Question 8 of 20
Considering the global context of water extraction and hydrological stress, which of the following statements accurately reflects the alarming groundwater situation in India?
Question 9 of 20
If unlined canals are extensively used in an arid region, what is the most likely long-term consequence for the agricultural soil?
Question 10 of 20
Phase II of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP), which heavily relies on mechanically pumped lift canals, provides crucial water connectivity between which two specific geographical nodes in western Rajasthan?
Question 11 of 20
Over the decades, the Damodar Valley Project has significantly shifted its primary operational focus towards which of the following dual objectives?
Question 12 of 20
Which specific micro-irrigation method is best suited for uneven topography and closely spaced crops like Wheat, Gram, and Mustard?
Question 13 of 20
The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) framework has been strategically integrated into the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (MPKC) Link. This modified link represents a major joint inter-state hydrological initiative between Rajasthan and which other specific state?
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP): I. It is an example of an Inundation Canal. II. It relies on dams and barrages to maintain year-round water supply. III. The government actively promotes micro-irrigation within its command area to save water. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following formulas correctly derives the 'Irrigation Intensity'?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC): I. It was the first multipurpose river valley project of Independent India. II. It was heavily modeled on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) of the USA. III. Its network primarily involves the Sutlej river and its tributaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 17 of 20
What is the primary reason the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP) and the Narmada Project are often highlighted together in the context of modern water conservation policies in Rajasthan?
Question 18 of 20
Match the Multipurpose Project with its corresponding characteristics: List-I (Project) A. Bhakra Nangal B. Damodar Valley Corporation List-II (Characteristics) 1. Modeled on USA's TVA; utilizes Barakar and Konar rivers. 2. Built on Sutlej river; features a 226m concrete gravity dam.
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following best describes the core philosophy behind the creation of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)?
Question 20 of 20