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Analyse the characteristics of India's National Water Policy 2002.
Concept: Water Conservation Practices > Rainwater Harvesting
Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to the 11th century?
Concept: Multi-purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
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 reasons 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 of the country, Maharashtra still faces water crisis. Substantiate this statement in 40 words.
Concept: Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I(Dams) | Column II(Rivers) | ||
| i. | Sardar Sarovar | a. | Sutlej |
| ii. |
Hirakud |
b. | Krishna |
| iii. | Bhakra Nangal | c. | Narmada |
| iv. | Nagarjuna Sagar | d. | Mahanadi |
Concept: Multi-purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
Explain with examples, how do industries give boost to the agriculture sector?
Concept: Technological and Institutional Reforms for Agriculture
Name the two major fibre crops grown in India. Describe the conditions required for growth of these two crops with their growing areas.
Concept: Types of Farming
Highlight any three differences between primitive subsistence farming and commercial farming.
Concept: Types of Farming
Highlight any three differences between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming.
Concept: Types of Farming
Identify the crop with the help of the following information.
- It is a crop that is used both as food and fodder.
- It is a Kharif crop that requires a temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
- It grows well in old alluvial soil.
- The use of modern inputs has contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Concept: Cropping Pattern
"Agriculture and industry move hand in hand," Support the statement with examples.
Concept: Cropping Pattern
Mr. Palani is from Tamil Nadu, wishes to cultivate either Tea or Wheat. Which one of the crops out of the two can he cultivate in his state? Substantiate your answer with any two reasons.
Concept: Cropping Pattern
Explain the importance of conservation of minerals
Concept: Conservation of Minerals
Highlight any three measures to conserve them.
Concept: Conservation of Minerals
Suggest two ways to conserve energy resources in India.
Concept: Conservation of Energy Resources
Suggest two ways to improve the usage of Solar energy.
Concept: Energy Resources
“Non-conventional resources are the best option to conserve the natural resources” Substantiate this statement with Examples.
Concept: Energy Resources
“India has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy.” Explain the statement with an example.
Concept: Energy Resources
Choose the correct option for the following States’ share (in percentage) in the production of ‘manganese’ in India from the highest to lowest order.
Concept: Mode of Occurrence of Minerals
How are industries responsible for environmental degradation in India? Explain with examples.
Concept: Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation
‘Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of general and economic development.’ Examine the statement in the context of India.
Concept: Meaning and Importance of Manufacturing
