ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Which of the following is a type of canal found in India?

   1. A. Perennial Canal
   2. B. River Canal
   3. C. Artificial Canal
   4. D. Ground Canal
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2. 2.
   Which of the following is the primary reason for the decline in per capita availability of water?

   1. A. Increased rainfall due to climate change
   2. B. Population growth and over-extraction of groundwater
   3. C. Reduction in agricultural activities
   4. D. Decreased industrial water usage
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3. 3.
   Which multipurpose project supplies power to both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh?

   1. A. Bhakra Nangal project
   2. B. Damodar Valley project
   3. C. Hirakud project
   4. D. Nagarjuna Sagar project
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4. 4.
   Which of the following groups of states in India predominantly use well irrigation due to favorable groundwater availability?

   1. A. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
   2. B. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
   3. C. Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand
   4. D. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand
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5. 5.
   What does the term 'water scarcity' refer to, and which factor has significantly contributed to it in India?

   1. A. Abundance of water; excessive rainfall
   2. B. Shortage of water; poor resource management and pollution
   3. C. High water quality; government regulations
   4. D. Excess water supply; advanced infrastructure
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6. 6.
   Which option correctly states one advantage and one disadvantage of well irrigation?

   1. A. Advantage: Cheap and independent water source; Disadvantage: Unsuitable for low groundwater areas
   2. B. Advantage: Suitable for large-scale farming; Disadvantage: High maintenance cost
   3. C. Advantage: No dependency on rainfall; Disadvantage: Requires advanced technology
   4. D. Advantage: Works in saline water areas; Disadvantage: Expensive to install
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7. 7.
   We need to conserve water for:

   1. A. Industrialisation
   2. B. Building houses
   3. C. Production of hydroelectric power
   4. D. Both (a) and (c)
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8. 8.
   How has irrigation primarily changed the cropping pattern in agricultural regions?

   1. A. It has reduced the variety of crops grown due to waterlogging.
   2. B. It has enabled water-intensive crops like rice and sugarcane in low-rainfall areas and allowed multiple cropping.
   3. C. It has limited farming to only drought-resistant crops.
   4. D. It has decreased agricultural productivity due to over-irrigation.
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9. 9.
   The method by which water is stored in tanks during the rainy season and used when needed is:

   1. A. Well irrigation
   2. B. Sprinkler irrigation
   3. C. Rahat system
   4. D. Rainwater harvesting
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10. 10.
    How does an inundation canal differ from a perennial canal in terms of water supply?

    1. A. Inundation canals provide water year-round; perennial canals are seasonal
    2. B. Inundation canals rely on floodwater; perennial canals use dams for consistent supply
    3. C. Inundation canals are man-made; perennial canals occur naturally
    4. D. Inundation canals are used for drinking water; perennial canals are for irrigation
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