Question

Make a list of challenges faced in the water resources in the Tungabhadra basin. Identify the solutions that have been discussed in the context of these problems either in this chapter or elsewhere in different classes.

Answer 1

"Tungabhadra is a river that flows in the southern region of India mainly through the state of Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh.

Some of challenges faced in the water resources in the Tungabhadra basin are as follows:

i) The rise of industries has increased consumption of water.

ii) The major population of the region is dependent upon agriculture and water is heavily consumed for irrigation purpose.

iii) The consumption of water by the higher portion of the region has led to drought condition in the lower regions.

iv) Green cover has decreased, and water runoff has been at a faster rate.

Solutions to the problems:

v) A forestation must be promoted, and mass awareness should be raised.

vi) Water management system to control and regulate the wastage of water.

vii) The cropping pattern must be changed, and water extensive crops must be brought into practice."