Wells, Tanks, and Canals for Irrigation and Other Activities

Q. Which district in Karnataka has the largest area under canal irrigation?

1. Bagalkot
2. Raichur
3. Udupi
4. Kalaburagi

Q. Which dam was constructed on the Krishna river?

1. Tungabhadra
2. Bhadra
3. Linganamakki
4. Ghataprabha

Q.

River Cauvery flows through the state of _______.

Q. Which of the following is not an example of irrigation?

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Q.
What do you think is pictured in the image provided above?

1. Well
2. Handpump
3. Tube well
4. Canal

Q.

Which Sultan dug the canal from Sutlej river to Ghaghra?

Q. What are basic wells mainly dug for?

1. To collect rainwater
2. To store river water
3. To access groundwater
4. To make canals

Q. Assertion (A): Wells are not sufficient to irrigate large areas of land.

Reason (R): A considerable amount of effort is required to draw water from wells.

Select the correct statement.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Q. What is the artificial supply of water for agriculture commonly referred to as?

1. Rainfall
2. Hydroelectric project
3. Irrigation
4. Rainwater harvesting

Q. The Upper Krishna Project is a man-made canal project primarily used for which of the following?

1. To decrease flooding
2. To irrigate different regions
3. To supply water to homes
4. To supply water to industries

Q. The Tungabhadra canals were built during the reign of the Empire.

1. Bahamani
2. Vijayanagara
3. Chalukya

Q. What is Shimsha an example of?

1. Well
2. River body
3. Dam
4. Canal

Q. Rainfall and irrigation in agriculture are one and the same.

1. True
2. False

Q. What is 'Hyrige' a name of?

1. River body
2. Dam
3. Tank
4. Well

Q. Canals bring water from rivers to farmlands that previously had no access to water.

1. True
2. False

Q. What is Tonnur kere an example of?

1. Dam
2. Well
3. River
4. Tank

Q. Which of the following is not a canal in Karnataka?

1. Hemavati
2. Tungabhadra
3. Bhakra Nangal
4. Kabini

Q.

Name the rivers that flows from east to west?