Name The River Of The Multipurpose Project

Question 1

Explain the process of a multipurpose project.

Answer 1

One or two huge dams are constructed across rivers to store water in reservoirs. This water is then utilised for irrigation, recreation, afforestation, flood control, inland navigation, fish breeding, etc.

Question 2

Name some Multipurpose projects in the world.

Answer 2

Tennessee Valley Authority in USA(first in the world)
Aswan in Egypt
Tarbela in Pakistan
Hoover and Coulie in USA
Volta in Ghana

Question 3

Darmodar Valley

Answer 3

Darmodar

Question 4

Bhakra Nangal

Answer 4

Satluj

Question 5

Hirakud

Answer 5

Mahanadi

Question 6

Tungabhadra

Answer 6

Tungabhadra

Question 7

Nagarjunasagar

Answer 7

Krishna

Question 8

Rihanna Kosi and Chambal

Answer 8

As the name suggests

Question 9

Sardar Sarovar

Answer 9

Narmada

Question 10

List some methods of conservation of water.

Answer 10

1. Afforestation
   Helps in Replenishing underground water reservoirs as plants slow down surface run off and improve seepage of water into the soil
2. Effective irrigation methods
   Sprinklers
   In dry regions, trickle or drip irrigation
3. Recycling of industrial water used for cleaning and cooling machines
4. avoiding wastage of water
   Taps should not be kept unnecessary open and faulty ones should be repaired. Wastewater in kitchens may be used for gardening or filling up air coolers
5. Rainwater harvesting
   Collect rainwater in storage tanks and later use them to fill up tube wells and wells