TIME TO LEARN

Author:I L Wanchoo & Arun Kumar

I L Wanchoo Social Science Solutions for Exercise - TIME TO LEARN

Simple step-by-step solutions to TIME TO LEARN questions of Natural Resource - Water from Social Science Success Book 8. Also get 3D topic explainers, cheat sheets, and unlimited doubts solving on EMBIBE.

Questions from TIME TO LEARN with Hints & Solutions

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Identify and name:

The longest dam in the world is _____. (Hirakud/Nagarjuna Sagar/Bhakra Nangal)

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

What are the main means of irrigation in different regions of India?

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

"Three-fourths of the world is covered with water, which is a renewable resource. Yet many countries and regions around the globe suffer from water scarcity." Explain.

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

What are multipurpose projects? Describe the main benefits of such projects. Why are they called the 'Temples of Modern India'?

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

'Our ancestors were wise enough to harvest the rainwater in a number of ways.' What are the advantages of harvesting rainwater?

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

What is meant by conservation of water? Mention some measures to conserve water.

HARD
8th CBSE
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Why is water resource very important for our country? What are the main means of irrigation in different regions of India?

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

How industrialisation and urbanisation have exerted great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India? Explain with an example of each.