Irrigation & Water Conservation MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Geography of India — Irrigation & Water Conservation
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Question 1 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 2 of 20
The 'Four Waters Concept' is a cornerstone of advanced water conservation strategies. Which of the following correctly represents the four components of this concept?
Question 3 of 20
The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) is a centrally sponsored scheme designed for the operational period of:
Question 4 of 20
Which group of states is recognized as the dominant user of Canal irrigation in India?
Question 5 of 20
In the context of the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute, what is the primary argument consistently presented by the state of Punjab?
Question 6 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 7 of 20
If an administrator wishes to apply modern digital solutions to solve the problem of poor resource efficiency in surface water irrigation projects, which technology pair is highly recommended?
Question 8 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 9 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 10 of 20
Based on water saving metrics, match the correct efficiency range to its corresponding micro-irrigation method: List-I 1. 40-70% water saving 2. 30-50% water saving List-II A. Sprinkler Irrigation B. Drip Irrigation
Question 11 of 20
Why did India seek to amend the provisions of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT)?
Question 12 of 20
The Sardar Sarovar Project in the Narmada Valley became the epicenter of massive, globally recognized environmental and social movements. This intense opposition primarily stemmed from which of the following significant consequences?
Question 13 of 20
The Indira Gandhi Canal command area is increasingly facing the severe ecological problem commonly known as 'Sem'. What is the primary cause of this phenomenon?
Question 14 of 20
What is the staggering percentage of extracted groundwater that is consumed exclusively by the irrigation sector in India?
Question 15 of 20
Historically, traditional stepwells known as 'Baoris' were strategically constructed for what primary hydrological purpose in arid environments?
Question 16 of 20
Which specific micro-irrigation method is best suited for uneven topography and closely spaced crops like Wheat, Gram, and Mustard?
Question 17 of 20
Which specific sub-component of the broader Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is structurally dedicated to expanding cultivable areas through the rejuvenation of surface water bodies and minor irrigation?
Question 18 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 19 of 20
Which of the following pairs of Lift Canal and its precisely associated region under the Indira Gandhi Canal Project is INCORRECTLY matched?
Question 20 of 20