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प्रश्न
Is water conservation necessary? Give reasons.
उत्तर
Yes, it is very important to conserve water as it is the basic necessity of all living beings. Humans, plants and animals, all need water for survival. But, the available water on the Earth is limited. Therefore, it should be conserved.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the river with which the Bhakra Dam is associated.
Describe briefly the 'khadin' system of rainwater harvesting practised in Rajasthan.
Describe how, the water of river Ganga has been highly polluted.
Which of the following is not an ancient water harvesting structure?
(a) kattas
(b) sargam
(c) kulhs
(d) surangams
Groundwater will not be depleted due to :
(a) process of afforestation
(b) establishing thermal power plants
(c) process of deforestation
(d) cultivation of high yielding varieties of crops
Khadins are used in Rajasthan to :
(a) hold water for irrigation
(b) recharge groundwater
(c) promote soil erosion
(d) trap wild animals
About 30% of the fresh water is found in?
Khadins, bundhis, ahars, and kattas are ancient structures built for the purpose of ______
Which of the following are/ are not the consequence/consequences of building high-rise dams?
i. Loss of biodiversity
ii. Depletion of the natural habitats of wild animals
iii. Soil erosion leading to the infertility of the land
iv. Fall in the groundwater level
Choose the correct option from the following.
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada.
Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams
- Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely
- Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area
- Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost
- It will generate permanent employment for people
