Question

Which are the vital water resources in Gujarat? Write down the importance of water resources.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain what the important water resources are
• Explain the importance of water resources

Solution:
Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. There are rivers like the Banas, Saraswati, Rupen, Meshwo, Sabarmati, Vatrak, Mahi, Vishwamitra, Dhadhar, Narmada, Kim, Tapi, Purna, Kaveri, Kankavati, Bhakhi, Aaji, Bhudar, Shetrunji, Machchhu,etc.br />
Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. The main rivers of Gujarat are the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati. The Narmada is the longest river of Gujarat.

The importance of water resources includes:

• Rivers, lakes, and wells provide water for agriculture and drinking water.
• The dams are constructed on the perennial rivers and water is supplied to the areas where there is scarcity through canals and pipelines.
• Different industries are developed in the coastal areas like the fishing industry, etc.
• The biggest wind farm in Asia is situated near the coast of, Okha and Lamba of Jamnagar.
• Valuable electricity is produced through windmills in Mandavi, Kutch. Valuable fish like whales and sharks visit the coasts between Okha and Veraval during the winter.