Consider the following sources of water: 1. Rivers 2. Springs 3. Ponds 4. Glaciers From which of the above do we typically draw water for drinking and irrigation?

Correct Option The correct option is 1, 2 and 3 only. Explanation Water for drinking and irrigation is typically sourced from accessible surface and groundwater systems that allow direct or economically feasible extraction. Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1: Correct. Rivers are a primary source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and domestic use. - Statement 2: Correct. Springs provide naturally emerging groundwater suitable for drinking and local irrigation. - Statement 3: Correct. Ponds store surface water commonly used for irrigation and, in some cases, drinking after treatment. - Statement 4: Incorrect. Glaciers act as long-term freshwater reserves but are not directly used for drinking or irrigation due to inaccessibility and logistical constraints. Key Takeaway: Usable freshwater for drinking and irrigation is primarily drawn from rivers, springs, and ponds rather than glaciers.

Consider the following sources… - NCERT Class 6 Environment & Ecology MCQ

NCERT Class 6 Environment & Ecology — Chapter 1: Water

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Consider the following sources of water:

Rivers
Springs
Ponds
Glaciers

From which of the above do we typically draw water for drinking and irrigation?

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From NCERT Science - class 6 · Page 137

Options

A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Solution

Correct Option

The correct option is 1, 2 and 3 only.

Explanation

Water for drinking and irrigation is typically sourced from accessible surface and groundwater systems that allow direct or economically feasible extraction.

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1: Correct. Rivers are a primary source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and domestic use.
Statement 2: Correct. Springs provide naturally emerging groundwater suitable for drinking and local irrigation.
Statement 3: Correct. Ponds store surface water commonly used for irrigation and, in some cases, drinking after treatment.
Statement 4: Incorrect. Glaciers act as long-term freshwater reserves but are not directly used for drinking or irrigation due to inaccessibility and logistical constraints.

Key Takeaway: Usable freshwater for drinking and irrigation is primarily drawn from rivers, springs, and ponds rather than glaciers.

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