(a) Multiplying urban centers with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have not only added to water and energy requirements but have further aggravated the problem. (b) Rosulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow. (c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati-bRead more
(a) Multiplying urban centers with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have not only added to water and energy requirements but have further aggravated the problem.
(b) Rosulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow.
(c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati-basin farmers were agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher priority given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.
(d) Today, in western Rajasthan, sadly the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting is on the decline as plenty of water is available due to the perennial Rajasthan Canal.
Which of the following states is the first and the only state which has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state?
(b) Tamil Nadu
(b) Tamil Nadu
See lessWhich of the following rivers is called as river of sorrow ?
(c) Damodar
(c) Damodar
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(a) Multiplying urban centers with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have not only added to water and energy requirements but have further aggravated the problem. (b) Rosulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow. (c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati-bRead more
(a) Multiplying urban centers with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have not only added to water and energy requirements but have further aggravated the problem.
See less(b) Rosulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow.
(c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati-basin farmers were agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher priority given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.
(d) Today, in western Rajasthan, sadly the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting is on the decline as plenty of water is available due to the perennial Rajasthan Canal.
Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi- purpose river projects?
(c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacement and loss of livelihood.
(c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacement and loss of livelihood.
See lessln which of the following states tankas are used for rainwater harvesting?
(d) Rajasthan
(d) Rajasthan
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