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प्रश्न
What geographical advantages for irrigation does the Indo-Gangetic Plain have over the Deccan?
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उत्तर
| Indo-Gangetic | Deccan |
| 1. A number of perennial rivers fed by the melting snows. | Rivers are seasonal depending on the monsoons. |
| 2. The surface is flat and soft. | The surface is hard, rocky and sloppy. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between Surface water and Groundwater.
Multiple choice questions
Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’.
(a) Region with high annual rainfall.
(b) Region having high annual rainfall and large population.
(c) Region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted.
(d) Region having low rainfall and low population.
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
What is water scarcity and what are its main causes?
Surface water.
Give what are the conditions necessary for tube-wells.
What are the demerits of canals? How to overcome these defects?
Give two main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India.
Give reasons for the popularity of tanks in South India.
Or
Peninsular India is an ideal region for constructing tanks. Why?
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Maharashtra is a state located in western India, with a population of over 110 million people. The state is home to several large cities, including Mumbai, and has a significant agricultural sector. However, the state is facing a severe water crisis, with its water resources coming under increasing pressure due to climate change, industrialization, and urbanization. The main challenges faced by water resource management in Maharashtra are:
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- Mention any one reason for the water crisis faced by the state of Maharashtra.
- Propose any one solution to mitigate the water crisis faced by Maharashtra state.
- Despite being the second-highest rainfall-receiving state in the country, Maharashtra still faces a water crisis. Substantiate this statement in 40 words.
Which of the following is a ground water source?
