Ch.3 Water Resources Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Jawaharlal Nehru call dams “the temples of modern India”
A
- They integrated development of agriculture and village economy
with
industrialization and growth of urban economy.
2
Q
Which river is known as the ‘river of sorrow’
A
Damodar river
3
Q
What is known to be the purest form of water?
A
palar pani (rainwater)
4
Q
Why is the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting declining in rajasthan?
A
It is due to the availability of water from the Indira Gandhi Canal.
Still, some families practice this as they do not like the taste of tap water.
5
Q
Which was the first state in india to make rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory to all?
A
Tamil Nadu.
6
Q
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