Water Resources in Tamil Nadu

Q. Identify the percentage of rainfall that comes from the northeast monsoon.

1. 47%
2. 35%
3. 14%
4. 4%

Q. Identify the examples of surface water.

1. Oceans
2. Lakes
3. Seas
4. Rivers
5. Ponds
6. Groundwater
7. Streams
8. Wetlands

Q. How many river basins are there in Tamil Nadu?

1. 9
2. 13
3. 17
4. 21

Q. Which of the following statements does not describe the rainfall patterns in Tamil Nadu?

1. Rainfalls are seasonal and unevenly distributed, causing crop failures and famines.
2. Tamil Nadu consumes 95% of surface water and 80% of groundwater.
3. Annual rainfall of Tamil Nadu is around 930 mm.
4. 47% of Tamil Nadu's rainfall comes from Northeastern monsoon and 35% from the southwest monsoons.