Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 19 – Water Resources, River Linking & Hydropolitics
Advanced Analytical Questions (Q361–380)
💧 1. Water Resource Distribution in India
- Monsoon Dependence
- Surface vs Groundwater
- Regional Water Imbalance
- Inter-State River Disputes
2. Major River Disputes
- Cauvery Dispute
- Krishna Water Dispute
- Ravi-Beas Issue
- Teesta Dispute
3. Interlinking of Rivers
- Himalayan Component
- Peninsular Component
- Ken-Betwa Link
- Environmental Concerns
4. Hydropolitics & Transboundary Issues
- Indus Water Treaty
- Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin Politics
- China’s Dams on Brahmaputra
- Water Diplomacy
📘 Model Questions & Answers (Q361–370)
Q361. Analyse regional water imbalance in India.
Answer: Western Rajasthan faces scarcity while Brahmaputra basin experiences excess water, reflecting uneven spatial distribution.
Answer: Western Rajasthan faces scarcity while Brahmaputra basin experiences excess water, reflecting uneven spatial distribution.
Q362. Discuss causes of groundwater depletion.
Answer: Over-irrigation, tube wells and lack of recharge mechanisms accelerate depletion.
Answer: Over-irrigation, tube wells and lack of recharge mechanisms accelerate depletion.
Q363. Examine Cauvery river dispute.
Answer: Conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over water allocation during deficit monsoon years.
Answer: Conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over water allocation during deficit monsoon years.
Q364. Evaluate Krishna water dispute tribunal outcomes.
Answer: Tribunal allocations aimed at equitable distribution among Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Answer: Tribunal allocations aimed at equitable distribution among Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Q365. Discuss feasibility of river interlinking.
Answer: While it may reduce regional water disparity, ecological and displacement concerns remain.
Answer: While it may reduce regional water disparity, ecological and displacement concerns remain.
Q366. Analyse Ken-Betwa link project.
Answer: Aims to transfer surplus water but impacts forest and wildlife areas.
Answer: Aims to transfer surplus water but impacts forest and wildlife areas.
Q367. Examine Indus Water Treaty significance.
Answer: It regulates water sharing between India and Pakistan and has survived geopolitical tensions.
Answer: It regulates water sharing between India and Pakistan and has survived geopolitical tensions.
Q368. Discuss China’s dam construction impact on Brahmaputra.
Answer: Raises concerns over downstream water security and hydrological data transparency.
Answer: Raises concerns over downstream water security and hydrological data transparency.
Q369. Analyse role of water diplomacy.
Answer: Cooperative river basin management enhances regional stability.
Answer: Cooperative river basin management enhances regional stability.
Q370. Suggest sustainable water management strategies.
Answer: Rainwater harvesting, watershed development and demand-side management.
Answer: Rainwater harvesting, watershed development and demand-side management.
📝 Analytical Short Questions (Q371–380)
- Q371. Compare surface and groundwater use patterns.
- Q372. Analyse urban water crisis.
- Q373. Discuss desalination prospects in India.
- Q374. Evaluate Jal Jeevan Mission.
- Q375. Examine river basin management approach.
- Q376. Analyse flood control measures.
- Q377. Discuss inter-state water conflict solutions.
- Q378. Evaluate watershed development programmes.
- Q379. Analyse climate change impact on river flows.
- Q380. Critically examine hydropolitics in South Asia.
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