Wednesday, 6 November 2013

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 5 Define river basin. 
Q 6 Define seepage? 
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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