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RAS — Geography of Rajasthan — Water Resources
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following statements about the Nangal Dam is incorrect?
Question 2 of 20
Which district of Rajasthan derives the maximum overall benefit from the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following dams is the primary source of water for irrigation purposes within the Chambal Valley Project?
Question 4 of 20
The Left Main Canal of the Chambal Project provides vital irrigation facilities to which of the following tehsils?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following statements regarding the structural timeline of the Bhakra Nangal project is strictly correct?
Question 6 of 20
The power generation units of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar main dam, generating 50 MW and 90 MW respectively, were completed in which years?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the chronological timeline of the construction of the Bhakra Nangal dam structures: 1. The Bhakra Nangal project commenced. 2. The construction of the Nangal Dam was completed. 3. Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the Bhakra Dam. 4. The Bhakra Dam construction was completed. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of these events?
Question 8 of 20
Match List I (Means of Irrigation) with List II (Share in Total Irrigated Area of Rajasthan) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I A. Wells and Tubewells B. Canals C. Ponds List II i. 33.0% ii. 0.7% iii. 66.0%
Question 9 of 20
What is the total length of the Left Main Canal originating from the Kota Barrage?
Question 10 of 20
Which dam was primarily constructed to maintain the water supply for the Indira Gandhi Canal Project during the winter season?
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): Pond irrigation constitutes a very marginal share (0.7%) of the total irrigated area in Rajasthan. Reason (R): The topography of southern and south-eastern Rajasthan is highly conducive to canal networks, rendering traditional ponds obsolete. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 12 of 20
What distinguishes the Jawahar Sagar Dam from the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam in terms of their primary engineered purpose?
Question 13 of 20
In western districts of Rajasthan such as Jaisalmer, the catastrophic over-exploitation of water resources has pushed the groundwater extraction rate to what level?
Question 14 of 20
Match List-I (Dam) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer: List-I: A. Gandhi Sagar Dam B. Pong Dam C. Rana Pratap Sagar List-II: 1. Himachal Pradesh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Rajasthan
Question 15 of 20
In the context of the Bhakra Nangal Project's history, in which year was the construction of the Bhakra Dam fully completed?
Question 16 of 20
What type of dam is the Bhakra Dam structurally classified as?
Question 17 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Chambal Multipurpose Project: 1. It is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh with an equal financial and resource partnership of 50% each. 2. The project irrigates a total of 4.5 lakh hectares of land. 3. All four dams under this project were constructed simultaneously in a single phase. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 18 of 20
Identify the correct chronological sequence of completion/inauguration for the following dams: 1. Jawai Dam 2. Rana Pratap Sagar 3. Jawahar Sagar 4. Mahi Bajaj Sagar (Phase 1)
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the water resources and geographic profile of Rajasthan: 1. It possesses only 1.16% of the total surface water available in India. 2. The state's share in the national groundwater exploitation is 1.72%. 3. Canals are the primary source of irrigation, covering the largest irrigated area in the state. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 20 of 20