Water Resources - Class 10 Geography

Introduction

• Welcome by Digras Singh Rajput
• Discussion on important questions regarding water resources in Class 10 Geography.
• Rapid revision and methods of writing answers in this video.

Video Series

• This video series is available on other channels as well.
• Compilation of all important questions.
• Focus on MCQs and long-answer questions.

Important Questions

MCQs

1. Not applicable for reducing water levels:

   • A. Water resources
   • B. Intensive farming reduces water levels
   • C. Less rainfall
   • D. Population increase
   • Correct Answer: B

2. Purpose of water conservation:

   • A. To conserve rainwater
   • B. To recharge groundwater
   • C. Usage of water in dry season
   • D. Protect people from floods
   • Correct Answer: D

3. Narmada Bachao Andolan:

   • A social movement against these dams.
   • Correct Answer: A. People's movement.

4. Negative externality:

   • What is the negative impact of dam construction.
   • Correct Answer: C - Interrupting natural flow.

5. Group rainwater harvesting system:

   • A technique of collecting rainwater from rooftops.

Other Important Points

• Definition of water crisis:
  • Scarcity of water and imbalance between demand and supply.
• Jal Jeevan Mission:
  • Launched by the government in 2019, aiming to provide 55 liters of water to every person.
• Multi-purpose river projects:
  • Include irrigation, water supply, electricity generation, etc.
• Water quality-related aspects:
  • Water quality can also be a cause of the water crisis.

Short Answer Type Questions

• Define the aspects related to water crisis quality.
• Define water conservation.

Long Answer Type Questions

1. Causes of water crisis:
   • Changing availability of water resources.
   • Impact of industrial and urbanization.
2. Ancient water connections:
   • Water connections from the time of Sringar, Kedudi, Chandragupta Maurya.

Study of Important Questions

• Maximum importance of dams.
• Modern measures of water conservation.

Conclusion

• Summary of the discussion on water resources.
• Compilation of other topics in upcoming videos.
• Keep in mind and keep smiling.

Use these notes for exam preparation.