Water Resources MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 2 Water Resources multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Q1. As per the Dam Safety Act, 2021, which of the following correctly identifies a 'specified dam' that must be registered for periodic safety inspection?

A Any irrigation dam regardless of height or reservoir capacity

B Only dams built after 2021

C A dam with height above 15 metres, or above 10 metres with reservoir capacity exceeding 1 million cubic metres Correct

D Only dams located in the Himalayan states

Explanation

Under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, a 'specified dam' is any dam with a height above 15 metres, or above 10 metres with reservoir capacity exceeding 1 million cubic metres. These dams fall under the regulatory regime administered by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), State Dam Safety Organisations (SDSOs), and Dam Safety Review Panels (DSRPs) — all reviewed at the 11th NCDS meeting on 20 January 2026.

Q2. Under which Act was the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS), whose 11th meeting was held in New Delhi on 20 January 2026, constituted as the apex statutory body?

A Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

B Dam Safety Act, 2021 Correct

C Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

D Disaster Management Act, 2005

Explanation

The National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) is the apex statutory body constituted under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Its 11th meeting on 20 January 2026 in New Delhi reviewed the NDSA, SDSOs, DSRPs, Emergency Action Plans, and the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Programme (DRIP) Phase II/III. India has more than 6,000 large dams.

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