Irrigation and Water

13 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Irrigation and Water, 2013 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Irrigation and Water toppers answered.

1. 2025 Q8Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard ?10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q13Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater ?15 marks · 250 words
3. 2024 Q13What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.15 marks · 250 words
4. 2024 Q15The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits.15 marks · 250 words
5. 2021 Q4How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis ?10 marks · 150 words
6. 2020 Q8What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?10 marks · 150 words
7. 2020 Q13What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?15 marks · 250 words
8. 2020 Q14Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.15 marks · 250 words
9. 2019 Q4Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.10 marks · 150 words
10. 2019 Q5How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?10 marks · 150 words
11. 2017 Q8Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.10 marks · 150 words
12. 2016 Q7What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.12.5 marks · 200 words
13. 2013 Q20Enumerate the National Water Policy of India. Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions of management and handling of hazardous wastes in India ?10 marks · 200 words

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