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Water Resources
The depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. Elaborate it with suitable examples.
(i) There was a shortage of water for irrigation in Haryana. The central government planned to provide water from Satluj river, but the people of Punjab did not allow the government. This matter was even decided by the Supreme Court in favour of Haryana. But it did not take the real shape.
(ii) Kaveri dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was also such dispute which was settled by the Supreme Court recently.
(iii0 Polluted water of the rivers also create the problem in the societies. Several rivers are being polluted by the industries of different states such as Yamuna from Delhi to Etawah, Ganga at Kanpur and Varanasi.
Some More Questions From Water Resources Chapter
Which one of the following south Indian states has the highest ground water utilisation (in per cent) of its total ground water potential?
The highest proportion of the total water used in the country is in which one of the following sectors?
It is said that the water resources in India have been depleting very fast. Discuss the factors responsible for depletion of water resources.
What factors are responsible for highest groundwater development in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu?
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?
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