CET 12th Level — Water Resources MCQs
Practice 20 free water resources multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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CET 12th Level — Geography of Rajasthan — Water Resources
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Question 1 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 2 of 20
Which of the following statements about the Nangal Dam is incorrect?
Question 3 of 20
Regarding the distribution of irrigation methods in Rajasthan, which region is predominantly associated with canal irrigation?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following states is NOT a beneficiary of the drinking water supplied by the Govind Sagar reservoir built behind the Bhakra Dam?
Question 5 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 6 of 20
What type of dam is the Bhakra Dam structurally classified as?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following list of districts in Rajasthan: 1. Jaipur 2. Ganganagar 3. Bhilwara 4. Alwar Which of these districts are predominantly irrigated by wells and tubewells?
Question 8 of 20
With reference to the Bhakra Nangal project's structural layout, match the canal with its precise geographical origin: List I (Canal) A. Bisht Canal B. Bhakra Canal List II (Origin) i. Sutlej river at Ropar Headworks ii. Beas river at Harike Barrage iii. Sutlej river at Nangal Dam
Question 9 of 20
Which set of rivers' water is explicitly integrated under the Beas Project?
Question 10 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 11 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 12 of 20
Match List I (Irrigation Source) with List II (Leading District/Region) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I A. Wells and Tubewells B. Canals C. Ponds List II i. Ganganagar ii. Bhilwara iii. Jaipur
Question 13 of 20
According to the standard classification of irrigation infrastructure, an irrigation project with a Culturable Command Area (CCA) exceeding 10,000 hectares is officially designated as a:
Question 14 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 15 of 20
The Bhakra Nangal Project is an inter-state multipurpose river valley project. Which of the following states are the official joint partners in this endeavor?
Question 16 of 20
Who among the following laid the foundation stone of the Bhakra Dam on November 17, 1955, and famously termed it the 'New temple of resurgent India'?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following statements regarding the structural timeline of the Bhakra Nangal project is strictly correct?
Question 18 of 20
Match List I (Canal Name) with List II (Extraction Point) and select the correct answer: List I A. Bisht Canal B. Bhakra Canal List II i. Nangal Dam ii. Ropar Headworks below Nangal Dam iii. Govind Sagar Reservoir
Question 19 of 20
Govind Sagar, a massive artificial reservoir that supplies drinking water to multiple states, was created by the impounding of waters behind which dam?
Question 20 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Beas Project: 1. It is a joint venture integrating the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana. 2. The project harnesses and integrates the waters of the Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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