Q6131. What is a direct ecological effect of the successful implementation and maintenance of Johads in a micro-watershed?
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Q6132. Read the following states and select the correct sequence representing their total area under tank irrigation in descending order:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has the highest total area under tank irrigation due to its traditional dependence on these structures in a rain-shadow region. Andhra Pradesh follows as another major state with extensive tank networks. Rajasthan has a significant number of tanks, particularly in its southern and eastern parts. Punjab, dominated by canals and tube wells, has the least reliance on tank irrigation.
Q6133. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the community management of Johads.
Explanation
Johads are fundamentally community-owned and managed assets. Their planning and construction rely on the collective traditional knowledge of the village and involve voluntary labor, known as Shramdaan. Rules for water usage are typically established by the Gram Sabha to ensure equitable distribution and proper maintenance. They are not private structures, but rather common resources designed to benefit the entire local community.
Q6134. The ‘Warabandi’ system, prominently practiced in the canal command areas of north-western India, is best defined as:
Explanation
Warabandi is a traditional and highly organized water management system used in the canal command areas of states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It involves a predetermined weekly rotation schedule where each farmer is allocated a specific time slot to draw water from the canal. This ensures that all farmers, including those at the tail end, receive their fair share.
Q6135. Arrange the following broad sectors in typical descending order of their share in the Capital Outlay of the Rajasthan government in recent years:
I. Economic Services (Irrigation, Transport, Energy)
II. Social Services (Education, Health infrastructure)
III. General Services (Police buildings, administration offices)
I. Economic Services (Irrigation, Transport, Energy)
II. Social Services (Education, Health infrastructure)
III. General Services (Police buildings, administration offices)
Explanation
In the capital outlay of the Rajasthan Government, economic services such as irrigation, transport and energy take the largest share, followed by social services and then general services.
Q6136. Read the following statements regarding the agricultural impact of Johads.
Statement I: Johads provide direct surface water for flood irrigation of large-scale cash crops throughout the year.
Statement II: The primary agricultural benefit of Johads comes from increased soil moisture and recharged open wells in the vicinity, securing winter (Rabi) crops.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: Johads provide direct surface water for flood irrigation of large-scale cash crops throughout the year.
Statement II: The primary agricultural benefit of Johads comes from increased soil moisture and recharged open wells in the vicinity, securing winter (Rabi) crops.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The agricultural benefits of Johads are largely indirect. Rather than providing water for large-scale flood irrigation of cash crops, they work by increasing the soil moisture in the immediate vicinity and recharging nearby open wells. This improved groundwater availability and soil quality enable farmers to secure their winter or Rabi crops, which are vital for local food security and the rural economy.
Q6137. Which multi-purpose river valley project was the first to be undertaken in independent India?
Explanation
The Damodar Valley Corporation, established on July 7, 1948, was the first multipurpose river valley project initiated in independent India. It was created to tackle the devastating floods caused by the Damodar River and to provide irrigation and power to the states of West Bengal and Bihar (now Jharkhand). Its success paved the way for many other large-scale river projects.
Q6138. Which of the following statements regarding capital expenditure in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Capital expenditure in Rajasthan involves the creation of physical assets and often includes loans provided to local bodies to spur development. It has a positive multiplier effect on economic growth. However, it is incorrect to suggest that capital projects are funded solely through tax revenue without any borrowing. In reality, market loans and central assistance are primary sources for financing these large-scale investments.
Q6139. What is the most appropriate description of the primary function of a Johad?
Explanation
The primary function of a Johad is to act as a simple but effective water management tool in hilly or sloping terrains. By capturing monsoon runoff, it prevents the water from carrying away fertile topsoil and causing erosion. Simultaneously, the trapped water is given time to seep into the ground, thereby recharging the local aquifers and ensuring the availability of groundwater in the region.
Q6140. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): The adoption of micro-irrigation systems is heavily subsidized by the government in arid regions.
Reason (R): Micro-irrigation systems completely eliminate the dependency of agriculture on groundwater aquifers.
Assertion (A): The adoption of micro-irrigation systems is heavily subsidized by the government in arid regions.
Reason (R): Micro-irrigation systems completely eliminate the dependency of agriculture on groundwater aquifers.
Explanation
The Indian government provides substantial subsidies for micro-irrigation systems like drip and sprinklers to promote water efficiency in water-scarce areas.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6131 | (d) Improvement in microclimate and vegetation cover. |
| 6132 | (a) B, A, C, D |
| 6133 | (b) Johads are private structures with water reserved for the landowner. |
| 6134 | (d) A rotational system for equitable distribution of canal water to farmers |
| 6135 | (a) I, II, III |
| 6136 | (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| 6137 | (a) Damodar Valley Corporation |
| 6138 | (a) Funding via tax revenue with no borrowed funds |
| 6139 | (d) To trap runoff, prevent erosion, and facilitate groundwater recharge. |
| 6140 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
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