WATER RESOURCES ( Assignment for the Geography Students of Class XII )
INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY
WATER RESOURCES
Q 1 What is
the percentage of fresh water on the earth surface?
Q 2 Define
rain water harvesting.
Q 3 What do
you understand by watershed
management?
Q 4 What do
you understand by potential water resources?
Q 7 What are
the different sources of
water?
Q 8
Name four major rivers of North India.
Q 9 What are
the main sources of irrigation?
Q 10 What are
Haryali , Neeru and Meeru ?
Q 11
Why are the Great Plains of India rich in ground water
resources?
Q 12 Describe
the main methods of conserving water resources.
Q 13 Why is
the share of agricultural sector in total water used expected to decline in the
country?
Q 14 Write down
key features of India's National Water Policy, 2002.
Q 15 What
factors are responsible for highest groundwater utilization in the states
of Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu?
Q 16 Describe
the availability of water resources in India.
Q 17 What are the factors that are responsible for
increasing the demand for irrigation?
Q 18
Depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. Elaborate
it with suitable examples.
Q 19
Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water.
Q 20 Mention
any five differences between North Indian rivers and Peninsular Rivers in terms
of their hydrological characteristics.
Q 21 Explain
Watershed management and how does it play an important role in sustainable
development?
Q 22 What is
the distribution of irrigated area in India?
Q 23 What are
the major problems regarding water resources?
Q 24 Discuss
Rain water harvesting in detail.
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