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
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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 of 20
Which of the following statements regarding the structural timeline of the Bhakra Nangal project is strictly correct?
Question 7 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 8 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 9 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?
Question 10 of 20
Which district in Rajasthan is identified as the primary beneficiary of the irrigation network established by the Bhakra Canal?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following states or territories is explicitly NOT listed as receiving drinking water supply from the reservoir created behind the Bhakra Dam?
Question 12 of 20
Assertion (A): The construction of the Nangal Dam was completed in 1952, prior to the completion of the main Bhakra Dam. Reason (R): The Nangal Dam is situated upstream of the Bhakra Dam to regulate the initial flow of the Sutlej river. Select the correct answer:
Question 13 of 20
What is the precise financial and water allocation share of Rajasthan in the Bhakra Nangal multi-purpose project?
Question 14 of 20
In the context of the irrigation landscape of Rajasthan, identify the correct descending order of methods based on their percentage contribution to the total irrigated area.
Question 15 of 20
Regarding the utilization of pond irrigation in Rajasthan, which of the following pairs of district and rank is correctly matched?
Question 16 of 20
Assertion (A): Rajasthan encompasses the largest geographical area among Indian states but struggles with severe hydrological deficits. Reason (R): The state possesses 1.72% of the country's surface water but only 1.16% of the groundwater exploitation. Select the correct answer:
Question 17 of 20
The Bisht Canal is an important artificial waterway associated with the Bhakra Nangal system. From which specific infrastructure is it diverted?
Question 18 of 20
Consider the major irrigation projects relevant to Rajasthan. Which broad categories are these major projects fundamentally divided into?
Question 19 of 20
What is Rajasthan's percentage share in the water of the Pandoh Dam built under the Beas River Project?
Question 20 of 20
Which dam was primarily constructed to maintain the water supply for the Indira Gandhi Canal Project during the winter season?
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