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Watershed Development Programs: Micro-Watersheds, Soil Conservation, Check Dams

All UPSC Mains previous year questions mapped for Watershed Development Programs: Micro-Watersheds, Soil Conservation, Check Dams under Water Conservation and Watershed Management.

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UPSC Mains Previous Year QuestionsShowing 9 PYQs

GS-12017 • Q11

In what way can flood be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

GS-12016 • Q8

In what way micro-watershed Development projects help in water conservation in drought prone and semi-arid regions of India.

GS-12016 • Q12

The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain

GS-12020 • Q17

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

GS-22013 • Q2

Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or both? Discuss.

GS-32019 • Q9

Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.

GS-32024 • Q17

What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.

GS-32013 • Q2

as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal River Pollution provisions for management and handling of hazardous wastes in India?

GS-32017 • Q10

Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its River Linking possible impact on the environment.

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