Water Resources — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Geography · Chapter 3
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Geography questions from Chapter 3, "Water Resources". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Water Resources", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Water Resources, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 Geography mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Water Resources (Class 10 Geography)
Examines why water is scarce despite being renewable, and how India manages it. Covers multipurpose projects like Bhakra-Nangal (Sutlej) and Hirakud (Mahanadi)—Nehru's 'temples of modern India'—their criticisms and the Narmada Bachao Andolan, plus rainwater harvesting: tankas, khadins, johads, bamboo drip irrigation and guls.
- Freshwater Scarcity
- Only about 3% of the world's water is freshwater and most is frozen, so usable water is limited, unevenly spread and heavily demanded.
- Causes of Water Scarcity
- Growing population, over-irrigation, industry, urbanisation and pollution; scarcity can occur even where water is plentiful but polluted.
- Multipurpose River Project
- A large dam serving many purposes at once—irrigation, hydroelectricity, flood control, water supply, navigation and fisheries.
- Bhakra–Nangal Project
- Built on the Sutlej river; a major multipurpose project supplying irrigation and hydel power to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Water Resources — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Geography)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Fraction of Earth's water that is freshwater:
A.25%B.About 2.5%✓ CorrectC.50%D.75%Answer: B. About 2.5%
Explanation: Most water is salty seawater.
- Q2Easy
Bhakra-Nangal dam is on river:
A.KrishnaB.GangaC.Sutlej✓ CorrectD.GodavariAnswer: C. Sutlej
Explanation: Built on the Sutlej in Punjab/Himachal.
- Q3Medium
Apart from agriculture, which sector's rapid growth has greatly increased the demand for both water and energy, intensifying water scarcity in India?
A.The traditional handicrafts sectorB.Forest conservationC.Industrialisation and urbanisation✓ CorrectD.Wildlife tourismAnswer: C. Industrialisation and urbanisation
Explanation: Growing industries and cities, many drawing groundwater, sharply raise water demand.
- Q4Medium
Nehru called dams the:
A.Temples of modern India✓ CorrectB.Backbone of agricultureC.Lungs of IndiaD.Lifeline of tradeAnswer: A. Temples of modern India
Explanation: Multipurpose projects symbolised modern progress.
- Q5Hard
A major cause of water pollution in Indian rivers is:
A.Untreated sewage and industrial effluent✓ CorrectB.Sound wavesC.WindD.FrostAnswer: A. Untreated sewage and industrial effluent
Explanation: Direct discharge degrades water quality.
- Q6Hard
The Narmada Bachao Andolan opposed:
A.Tehri DamB.The Sardar Sarovar Dam✓ CorrectC.Hirakud DamD.BhakraAnswer: B. The Sardar Sarovar Dam
Explanation: Movement led by Medha Patkar against displacement.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 Geography Water Resources?+
Examines why water is scarce despite being renewable, and how India manages it. Covers multipurpose projects like Bhakra-Nangal (Sutlej) and Hirakud (Mahanadi)—Nehru's 'temples of modern India'—their criticisms and the Narmada Bachao Andolan, plus rainwater harvesting: tankas, khadins, johads, bamboo drip irrigation and guls. Key ideas include Freshwater Scarcity, Causes of Water Scarcity, Multipurpose River Project, Bhakra–Nangal Project.
What does Class 10 Geography Chapter 3 (Water Resources) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Water Resources": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Is there negative marking in the "Water Resources" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Water Resources (Class 10 Geography)?+
The questions that matter most test Freshwater Scarcity, Causes of Water Scarcity, Multipurpose River Project, Bhakra–Nangal Project. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 10 Geography Water Resources has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.