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What are the several methods applied for lifting water from wells?

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उत्तर

Several methods are used for lifting the water. The prevailing methods are the Persian Wheel, Mhote and the Picotin.
The Persian Wheel: It is also known as ‘Rehat’ and is worked by bullocks, buffaloes or camels.
Mhote: It is also worked by bullocks, moving up a sloping ramp to pull up a big leather bucket.
Picotin: In this device a vertical pole is employed for balancing the bucket and the equivalent load fixed on either ends. It is also known as ‘Dhenkuli’.

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पाठ 6: Water Resources - Long Questions

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आईसीएसई Geography [English] Class 10 ICSE
पाठ 6 Water Resources
Long Questions | Q 4

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Differentiate between Surface water and Groundwater.


Multiple choice questions
Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’.

(a) Region with high annual rainfall.
(b) Region having high annual rainfall and large population.
(c) Region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted.
(d) Region having low rainfall and low population.


Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
What is water scarcity and what are its main causes?


 Surface water. 


Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals.


Give Two advantages of tube-wells as a method of irrigation


Give what are the conditions necessary for tube-wells.


Give two main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India.


Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Maharashtra is a state located in western India, with a population of over 110 million people. The state is home to several large cities, including Mumbai, and has a significant agricultural sector. However, the state is facing a severe water crisis, with its water resources coming under increasing pressure due to climate change, industrialization, and urbanization. The main challenges faced by water resource management in Maharashtra are:

  1. Overexploitation of groundwater: Maharashtra is one of the most groundwater-stressed states in India, with the demand for water exceeding the supply. Overexploitation of groundwater for agriculture and urban use has led to a decline in water levels, which has severe implications for the sustainability of water resources.
  2. Pollution of surface water: Industrialization and urbanization have led to the pollution of surface water bodies such as rivers and lakes. The pollution has led to water quality degradation, which poses risks to human health and the environment.
  3. Inefficient irrigation practices: The agricultural sector is the largest user of water in Maharashtra, accounting for around 80% of total water use. However, traditional irrigation practices such as flood irrigation are inefficient and lead to the wastage of water.
  1. Mention any one reason for the water crisis faced by the state of Maharashtra.
  2. Propose any one solution to mitigate the water crisis faced by Maharashtra state.
  3. Despite being the second-highest rainfall-receiving state in the country, Maharashtra still faces a water crisis. Substantiate this statement in 40 words.

Which of the following is a ground water source?


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