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The document presents a quiz related to the Department of Water Resources, covering various topics such as water management, projects, and policies under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It includes multiple-choice questions along with correct answers and explanations for each. Key themes include the roles of different agencies, funding patterns, and initiatives aimed at water conservation and management.

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DoWR quiz

The document presents a quiz related to the Department of Water Resources, covering various topics such as water management, projects, and policies under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It includes multiple-choice questions along with correct answers and explanations for each. Key themes include the roles of different agencies, funding patterns, and initiatives aimed at water conservation and management.

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Department of Water Resources

Quiz
Presented By:-
Akash AL
Aishwarya Dubey
Vevotolu Kezo
Yimkum
Vinutna B.
Question
1. Which institution is an autonomous body
under the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
a) Central Water Commission
b) National Water Development Agency
c) Farakka Barrage Project
d) Central Soil and Material Research Station
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) National Water Development Agency

Explanation: NWDA is an autonomous body.


Question
2. Which of the following projects received
World Bank or external aid?
a) National Hydrology Project
b) Atal Bhujal Yojana
c) PMKSY
d) DRIP
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a), b), and d)

Explanation: These are externally funded; PMKSY is


domestically funded.
Question
3. What distinguishes NMCG from NRCP?
a) NMCG includes cultural/tourism components
b) NRCP focuses on Ganga exclusively
c) NMCG includes reuse of treated water
d) NRCP funds flood control projects
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a), c)

Explanation: NMCG includes broad initiatives like


livelihood, tourism, and reuse.
Question
4. What is the purpose of DWRIS?
a) Create reliable hydrological database
b) Promote water recycling technologies
c) Manage dam construction
d) Store real-time flood forecast data
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) and d)

Explanation: DWRIS supports flood forecasting and


water data management.
Question
5. Which scheme funds repair, renovation &
restoration (RRR) of water bodies?
a) PMKSY
b) DRIP
c) NRCP
d) NHP
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) PMKSY

Explanation: PMKSY includes RRR as one of its sub-


components.
Question
6. Jal Shakti Abhiyan includes which of the
following initiatives?
a) Plantation drives
b) Desilting rivers
c) Renovation of water bodies
d) Glacier lake monitoring
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a), c)

Explanation: The campaign includes public


participation and conservation efforts.
Question
7. What is the role of NAQUIM?
a) River mapping
b) Aquifer mapping and groundwater planning
c) Canal lining assessment
d) Monitoring flood levels
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) Aquifer mapping and groundwater
planning

Explanation: NAQUIM is part of the Ground Water


Management & Regulation Scheme.
Question
8. The NMCG includes which economic and
livelihood elements?
a) Arth Ganga model
b) Cleanathon events
c) Industrial cluster development
d) Zero Budget Natural Farming
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) and d)

Explanation: These aim to link river rejuvenation with


economic benefits.
Question
9. What is a key objective of Atal Bhujal Yojana?
a) Urban water supply reforms
b) Participatory groundwater management
c) Industrial pollution control
d) River interlinking
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) Participatory groundwater management

Explanation: The scheme promotes community-led


groundwater budgeting.
Question
10. Which of the following correctly describes
the role of NWIC?
a) Hosts India-WRIS portal
b) Maintains water quality labs
c) Central data repository for water resources
d) Controls inter-state water disputes
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a), c)

Explanation: NWIC hosts hydrological data and


manages the India-WRIS portal.
Question
11. The National River Conservation Plan
(NRCP) mainly targets:
a) River pollution abatement
b) Flood control measures
c) Hydropower development
d) Soil erosion prevention
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) River pollution abatement

Explanation: It focuses on reducing pollution in


rivers.
Question
12. Under the PMKSY scheme, which component
promotes water use efficiency in agriculture?
a) Har Khet Ko Pani
b) Per Drop More Crop
c) Watershed Development
d) AIBP
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) Per Drop More Crop

Explanation: This promotes micro-irrigation for


efficient water usage.
Question
13. Which of the following are key activities of
the National Hydrology Project?
a) Real-time water data monitoring
b) SCADA systems on dams
c) Promoting wastewater reuse
d) Water resources training
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a), b), d)

Explanation: NHP supports technical systems and


capacity building.
Question
14. What kind of planning does the National
Water Policy 2012 advocate?
a) River basin-level planning
b) District-level planning
c) Inter-ministerial planning
d) International water treaty coordination
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) River basin-level planning

Explanation: The policy emphasizes integrated water


management at the basin scale.
Question
15. Which of the following is the correct funding
pattern under NRCP?
a) 100% centrally funded
b) 90:10 or 60:40 with States/UTs
c) Fully private financed
d) No central support
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) 90:10 or 60:40 with States/UTs

Explanation: It's a centrally sponsored scheme with


cost-sharing.
Question
16. Who manages India-WRIS?
a) NWIC
b) CGWB
c) CWC
d) NMCG
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) NWIC

Explanation: NWIC maintains and hosts the India-


WRIS portal.
Question
17. What is the core aim of the "Catch the Rain"
campaign?
a) Promote artificial recharge wells
b) Maximize rainwater harvesting before monsoon
c) Build new canals in rain-fed areas
d) Improve rainfall prediction models
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) Maximize rainwater harvesting before
monsoon

Explanation: It focuses on capturing rainfall where it


falls, when it falls.
Question
18. What is the total STP capacity sanctioned
under NRCP?
a) 2910.50 MLD
b) 3100 MLD
c) 2100 MLD
d) 2500 MLD
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: a) 2910.50 MLD

Explanation: As per the project presentation.


Question
19. Under DRIP Phase-I, how many dams were
rehabilitated?
a) 205
b) 223
c) 250
d) 276
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) 223

Explanation: 223 dams were rehabilitated in Phase-I


across 7 states.
Question
20. Which body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti
is a public sector enterprise?
a) Central Ground Water Board
b) WAPCOS Limited
c) National Institute of Hydrology
d) Ganga Flood Control Commission
Answer & Explanation
✅ Answer: b) WAPCOS Limited

Explanation: WAPCOS is a public sector enterprise;


others are attached or subordinate offices.

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