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Water Resources
“ ‘Erratic monsoon’ and ‘Indebtedness’ are the major problems of Indian agriculture.” Suggest and explain the measures to overcome these problems.
Suggestions for solving the problem of Erratic Monsoon:
(i) Expansion of irrigation facilities.
(ii) Efficient use of water for irrigation.
(iii) Improvement in the methods of irrigation e.g. use of drip irrigation & sprinklers.
(iv) Rainwater harvesting
(v) Maintenance of existing lakes, ponds, tanks etc.
(vi) Any other relevant point
Suggestions for Solving the problem of Rural Indebtedness:
(i) Minimum support price
(ii) Provision of subsidies (seeds, fertilisers etc.)
(iii) Storage facilities
(iv) Provision of loan at low-interest rates
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What can be possible impacts of consumption of contaminated/unclean water on the people?
Discuss the availability of water resources in the country and factors that determine its spatial distribution?
The depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. Elaborate it with suitable examples.
What is watershed management? Do you think it can play an important role in sustainable development?
What are the major water resources?
Why is the great plains of India rich in ground water resources?
Mention the three principal usages of water.
Mention the various Methods of Rain water Harvesting with diagrams.
Define water quality. How does water get polluted? Examine.
Name the two most highly polluted rivers in the country.
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