General Knowledge Practice Quiz 2

Q1.According to the provided text, which of the following is a primary cause of water scarcity?

A. Abundant rainfall B. Efficient water management C. Over-exploitation and unequal access to water D. Decreased population growth

Q2.A large population primarily increases the demand for water for which two main purposes?

A. Industrial production and transportation B. Domestic use and food production C. Recreation and tourism D. Energy generation and mining

Q3.The text states that many cities face water scarcity despite having ample water resources. What is identified as a primary reason for this paradox?

A. Lack of industrial development B. Efficient distribution networks C. Large and growing population with unequal access D. Abundant groundwater reserves

Q4.How do multiplying urban centres with large populations contribute to water and energy requirements?

A. By promoting water conservation practices B. By reducing industrial water usage C. By adding to water and energy requirements and aggravating the problem D. By developing new freshwater resources

Q5.What is one of the key aspects of the Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) regarding community behavior?

A. Promoting increased water consumption B. Encouraging reliance on external water sources C. Bringing in behavioral changes from consumption to conservation and smart water management D. Focusing solely on industrial water usage

Q6.What ironic consequence of dam construction is highlighted in the text regarding flood control?

A. Dams have consistently prevented all major floods. B. Dams constructed to control floods have triggered floods due to reservoir sedimentation. C. Dams have led to an increase in fish population, thus controlling floods. D. Dams have reduced the need for irrigation in flood-prone areas.

Q7.Apart from floods and soil erosion, what other negative impacts have been associated with multi-purpose projects?

A. Increased biodiversity and forest cover B. Induced earthquakes, water-borne diseases, pests, and pollution C. Improved air quality and reduced carbon emissions D. Enhanced natural flow of rivers and sediment transport

Q8.What percentage of the total water requirement of a household in Shillong, Meghalaya, is met through rooftop rainwater harvesting?

A. 5-10 per cent B. 15-25 per cent C. 30-40 per cent D. 45-55 per cent

Q9.Why do some houses in western Rajasthan still maintain 'tankas' for rainwater harvesting despite the availability of water from the Indira Gandhi Canal?

A. For agricultural purposes. B. They do not like the taste of tap water. C. To preserve traditional practices. D. Due to religious beliefs.

Q10.How many households in Gendathur village, Mysuru, Karnataka, have installed rooftop rainwater harvesting systems, leading to its distinction of being rich in rainwater?

A. Approximately 50 households B. Nearly 100 households C. Nearly 200 households D. About 500 households

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 2