Irrigation & Water Conservation MCQs for Rajasthan SI
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Rajasthan SI — Geography of India — Irrigation & Water Conservation
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Question 1 of 20
Assertion (A): India placed the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in temporary abeyance in the year 2025. Reason (R): This severe diplomatic step was taken as a direct retaliation to the cross-border Pahalgam attack.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 20
What is a significant environmental challenge associated with large-scale canal irrigation if proper lining is not maintained?
Question 5 of 20
Match List-I (Traditional Water Structures) with List-II (Key Features) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I a. Tanka b. Baori c. Kund d. Kui List-II 1. Saucer-shaped catchment with a central well 2. 10-12m deep pit to collect seepage water 3. Underground rainwater storage for drinking 4. Community well connected to deep aquifers
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following projects must be completed on a priority basis to realize the ambitious target of 'Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047'?
Question 7 of 20
The highly effective traditional rainwater harvesting and soil moisture conservation technique known as 'Khadin', widely practiced in Jaisalmer, was historically pioneered by which specific community?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): 1. The 'Har Khet Ko Pani' (HKKP) component focuses on fast-tracking major irrigation projects. 2. The 'Per Drop More Crop' (PDMC) component promotes micro-irrigation and is implemented under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) umbrella. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 20
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was structurally and administratively modeled after which famous international project?
Question 10 of 20
Match the following critical lift canal of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP) with its explicitly designated beneficiary region: Which specific region is uniquely engineered to be served by the Guru Jambheshwar Lift Canal?
Question 11 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 12 of 20
The Damodar Valley Project, modeled after the American TVA, was initially conceptualized with a primary focus on flood control. However, over the subsequent decades, its operational mandate has significantly shifted to heavily prioritize which of the following industrial activities?
Question 13 of 20
The critical first phase of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP) consists of a dedicated feeder canal and a main canal. What are their precise respective lengths?
Question 14 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 15 of 20
How does the traditional 'Khadin' system ingeniously facilitate agricultural production in the severely arid and hostile environment of Jaisalmer?
Question 16 of 20
Within the vast and complex distribution network of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP), the Jai Narayan Vyas Lift Canal is specifically engineered to provide critical water resources to which designated region?
Question 17 of 20
In the structural design of the Bhakra Nangal system, what is the specific role of the Nangal Dam?
Question 18 of 20
Assertion (A): Phase II of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP) extensively incorporates the use of numerous lift canals. Reason (R): The terrain from Mohangarh to Gadra Road is highly undulating and completely lacks the natural slope required for gravity-based water flow.
Question 19 of 20
In the context of geographical and ecological management, a 'Watershed' is fundamentally defined as:
Question 20 of 20