Which of the following reasons does not lead to water scarcity?

Building of large dams

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Excess use of water

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Over exploitation of water resources

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Large-growing human population

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The correct option is A
Building of large dams

Building of large dams

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Multiple choice questions

(i) Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’.

(a) Region with high annual rainfall.

(b) Region having high annual rainfall and large population.

(d) Region having low rainfall and low population.

(ii) Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi-purpose river projects?

(a) Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.

(b) Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods.

(d) Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.

(iii) Here are some false statements. Identify the mistakes and rewrite them correctly.

(a) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have helped in proper utilisation of water resources.

(b) Regulating and damming of rivers does not affect the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow.

(c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were not agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.

(d) Today in Rajasthan, the practice of rooftop rainwater water harvesting has gained popularity despite high water availability due to the Rajasthan Canal.

Q. Which among the following reasons, opposes the construction of large dams?

Q. Assertion :A dam for water reservoir is built thicker at bottom than at the top. Reason: Pressure of water is very large at the bottom.

Though dams are used to store water, generate electricity and can transfer water to great distances. But mismanagement of the water can lead to which of the following?

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Which of the following reasons does not lead to water scarcity?

The correct option is A Building of large dams Building of large dams

The correct option is A
Building of large dams

Building of large dams