Water Resources in Tamil Nadu
Trending Questions
Q. How many river basins are there in Tamil Nadu?
- 13
- 17
- 21
- 9
Q. Identify the percentage of rainfall that comes from the northeast monsoon.
- 4%
- 47%
- 35%
- 14%
Q. Which of the following statements does not describe the rainfall patterns in Tamil Nadu?
- Rainfalls are seasonal and unevenly distributed, causing crop failures and famines.
- Tamil Nadu consumes 95% of surface water and 80% of groundwater.
- Annual rainfall of Tamil Nadu is around 930 mm.
- 47% of Tamil Nadu's rainfall comes from Northeastern monsoon and 35% from the southwest monsoons.
Q. Identify the examples of surface water.
- Oceans
- Lakes
- Seas
- Rivers
- Ponds
- Groundwater
- Streams
- Wetlands