Water Is Blue Wealth - Use It Like Money

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45 Questions

Initiative by Sunil Shirke, Director Shirke Consultants
Supported by- Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS), Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET)
Promoted by Lion's Club Scope- This pilot run Pilot Scope- Pune
MUST READ
- Khadakawasala chain of dams stores approximately 10 crores tankers of water which would cost about Rs. 15000 crores (tanker size is taken as 8000 liters @ Rs. 1500 per tanker)
- Average rainfall in Pune city in June, July and August is 107.4 mm, 168.9 mm and 96.5 mm respectively.
- Proper rainfall can accumulate upto 1,5 TMC of water in Khadakwasala chain of dams in a day which is approximately one month of water supply for entire Pune City
- 1 TMC = 28316800000 liters of water=35 lactankers=2831.68 croreliters1 Gallon =3.78541liters and 1 Cubic Feet = 28.3168 liters
- 1 lac cusecs of discharge is equal to 1 TMC of water in approximately 2.77 hours
- With effective use of water Dam storage can facilitate water for Pune City for the duration of approximately 1.5 years
Disclaimer
The numbers and answers provided may vary within certain range and their purpose is to give you a feel.. Questions are also designed keeping this in mind. Moreover, exact facts figures may vary and are subject to discretion of respective responsible bodies/ departments.

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As per International guidelines what is defined aswater usage per person per day (in liters)

135B.

80C.

150-200D.

200-225

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How much water Water Resources Department, former Irrigation Department provides/ supplies to the PMC from Khadakwasala chain of Dams for Pune Citizen per day, approximately about (in liters)

300B.

350C.

150D.

As per international standards

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What is blue line with respect to floods

Floods in a City within a span of 25 yearsB.

It is a normal flood lineC.

there is no line called blue lineD.

Constructions are allowed/permitted (not prohibited) below this line

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What is red line with respect to floods

level of water indicating flood level in exceptional cases that can occur once in 100 yearsB.

this is normal flood lineC.

there is no line called red line

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What is restricted zone for construction

Zone between red line and blue lineB.

Zone between blue line and yellow lineC.

Zone between yellow line and red lineD.

There is no zone called restricted zone for construction with respect to floods

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Dams cause earthquakes

TrueB.

False

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Which organization provides authentic rainfall forecast

Indian Meteorological DepartmentB.

Flood Control DepartmentC.

Water Resources Department, former Irrigation DepartmentD.

Home DepartmentE.

Public Works Department

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Monsoon rains for Pune come via

Kerala-KonkanB.

BengalC.

Gujarath-KuchhD.

RajasthanE.

Uttarpradesh

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Pune City Water Purification plant is located at

ParvatiB.

ChaturshrungiC.

VaghjaiD.

TaljaiE.

PadmavatiF.

Jogeshwari

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Pune City Drinking Water Distribution belongs to

Public Works DepartmentB.

Pune Municipal CorporationC.

Water Resources Department former Irrigation DepartmentD.

Home DepartmentE.

Department of Public Affairs

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Khadakwasala Dam belongs to

Public Works DepartmentB.

Pune Municipal CorporationC.

Water Resources Department former Irrigation DepartmentD.

Home DepartmentE.

Department of Public Affairs

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What is/are a part of Social or Moral responsibility of a Citizen towards proper use of water (select the correct option/s below)

Turn the tap water off when not in useB.

Always check whether all taps are closed before leaving your house and especially when going out on overnight or long vacationC.

Try to recycle as much water as possibleD.

As far as possible use recycled or bore water for gardeningE.

Wash home using water twice a day

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Purandar lift irrigation project is built on waters of

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Mulshi+Pawana (Mula)B.

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Khadakwasala (Mutha)C.

Khadakwasala (Mutha) and Mulshi+Pawana (Mula)

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PCMC gets water from which oneof the following dams

PanshetB.

VarasgaonC.

TemgharD.

PawanaE.

Khadakwasala

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Lakdipul Bridge is built over waters that is/are discharged from

Khadakwasala (Mutha)B.

Pawana (Pawana)C.

Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)D.

Chaskaman (Bhima)E.

Pawana (Pawana) and Chaskaman (Bhima)F.

Chaskaman (Bhima), Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

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From Sangambridge one can see water levels due todischarge of water from

Khadkwasala (Mutha) ,Pawana (Pawana) and Mulshi (Mula)B.

Khadakwasala (Mutha) ,Mulshi (Mula) and Chaskaman (Bhima)C.

Pawana (Pawana), Chaskaman (Bhima) and Mulshi (Mula)D.

Pawana (Pawana), Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

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Bundgardenbridge witnesses the water levels that are outcome of discharges from

Khadakwasala (Mutha)B.

Pawana (Pawana)C.

Khadkwasala (Mutha), Pawana (Pawana) and Mulshi (Mula)D.

Chaskaman (Bhima)E.

Pawana+Mulshi (Mula) and Chaskaman (Bhima)F.

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

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Your Answers

Print Report

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As per International guidelines what is defined aswater usage per person per day (in liters)

135(Your Answer)

150-200

200-225

Explanation

As per IS 1972-1963 per person water utilization is marked at 135 liters of water every day . Only 5 liters is used for drinking purposes. Bathing takes maximum which is about 55 liters

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How much water Water Resources Department, former Irrigation Department provides/ supplies to the PMC from Khadakwasala chain of Dams for Pune Citizen per day, approximately about (in liters)

300(Your Answer)

350

150

As per international standards

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What is blue line with respect to floods

Floods in a City within a span of 25 years(Your Answer)

It is a normal flood line

there is no line called blue line

Constructions are allowed/permitted (not prohibited) below this line

Explanation

As per government GR 1089/243/89/SinchanVyavasthapan dated 21/9/1989 Blue line relates to Floods in a City within a span of 25 years. Below blue line construction is fully prohibited or not allowed.. Exceptions are play ground, Gardens or traditionally established light crops

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What is red line with respect to floods

level of water indicating flood level in exceptional cases that can occur once in 100 years(Your Answer)

this is normal flood line

there is no line called red line

Explanation

As per government GR 1089/243/89/SinchanVyavasthapan dated 21/9/1989 red line relates to the level of water indicating flood level in exceptional cases that can occur once in 100 years. Blue line is below red line.

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What is restricted zone for construction

Zone between red line and blue line(Your Answer)

Zone between blue line and yellow line

Zone between yellow line and red line

There is no zone called restricted zone for construction with respect to floods

Explanation

As per government GR 1089/243/89/SinchanVyavasthapan dated 21/9/1989, zone between red line and blue line is known as restricted zone. Here quick evacuation procedures are to be planned in case of emergency.. By the way there is no line called or specified as yellow line related to flood lines

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Dams cause earthquakes

True

False(Your Answer)

Explanation

The thinking about Reservoir Induced Seismicity has been ruled out Globally. Obviously as the dam of any height can not trigger an Earthquake at about 1000 to 18000 meters depth . As per the Foundation Pressure Bulb theory the weight of any structure, Dam / Building gets reduced to zero at a depth of the height of the structure . This is basic Civil Engineering / Soil Mechanics concept. As regards water percolating to a depth 1000 t0 15000 meters depth epicenter of the earthquake causing lubricating effect in the rock joints is purely imaginary as water goes into evaporation stage below approximately about 500 -1000 meters.

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Which organization provides authentic rainfall forecast

Indian Meteorological Department(Your Answer)

Flood Control Department

Water Resources Department, former Irrigation Department

Home Department

Public Works Department

Explanation

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune was established in Year 1875

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Monsoon rains for Pune come via

Kerala-Konkan(Your Answer)

Bengal

Gujarath-Kuchh

Rajasthan

Uttarpradesh

Correct

Pune City Water Purification plant is located at

Parvati(Your Answer)

Chaturshrungi

Vaghjai

Taljai

Padmavati

Jogeshwari

Correct

10)

Pune City Drinking Water Distribution belongs to

Public Works Department

Pune Municipal Corporation(Your Answer)

Water Resources Department former Irrigation Department

Home Department

Department of Public Affairs

Correct

11)

Khadakwasala Dam belongs to

Public Works Department

Pune Municipal Corporation

Water Resources Department former Irrigation Department(Your Answer)

Home Department

Department of Public Affairs

Correct

12)

What is/are a part of Social or Moral responsibility of a Citizen towards proper use of water (select the correct option/s below)

Turn the tap water off when not in use(Your Answer)

Always check whether all taps are closed before leaving your house and especially when going out on overnight or long vacation(Your Answer)

Try to recycle as much water as possible(Your Answer)

As far as possible use recycled or bore water for gardening(Your Answer)

Wash home using water twice a day

Correct

13)

Purandar lift irrigation project is built on waters of

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Mulshi+Pawana (Mula)

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Khadakwasala (Mutha)

Khadakwasala (Mutha) and Mulshi+Pawana (Mula)(Your Answer)

Correct

14)

PCMC gets water from which oneof the following dams

Panshet

Varasgaon

Temghar

Pawana(Your Answer)

Khadakwasala

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15)

Lakdipul Bridge is built over waters that is/are discharged from

Khadakwasala (Mutha)(Your Answer)

Pawana (Pawana)

Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

Chaskaman (Bhima)

Pawana (Pawana) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

Chaskaman (Bhima), Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

Correct

16)

From Sangambridge one can see water levels due todischarge of water from

Khadkwasala (Mutha) ,Pawana (Pawana) and Mulshi (Mula)(Your Answer)

Khadakwasala (Mutha) ,Mulshi (Mula) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

Pawana (Pawana), Chaskaman (Bhima) and Mulshi (Mula)

Pawana (Pawana), Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

Correct

17)

Bundgardenbridge witnesses the water levels that are outcome of discharges from

Khadakwasala (Mutha)

Pawana (Pawana)

Khadkwasala (Mutha), Pawana (Pawana) and Mulshi (Mula)(Your Answer)

Chaskaman (Bhima)

Pawana+Mulshi (Mula) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

Correct

18)

Engineering College boat club gets or uses the water discharged from

Khadakwasala (Mutha) and Mulshi (Mula)

Pawana (Pawana) and Mulshi (Mula)(Your Answer)

Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

Chaskaman (Bhima) and Mulshi (Mula)

Pawana (Pawana) and Chaskaman (Bhima)

Chaskaman (Bhima), Khadkwasala (Mutha) and Pawana (Pawana)

Correct

19)

Which of the following is/are source of water supply for Pune

Panshet(Your Answer)

Khadakwasala(Your Answer)

Temghar(Your Answer)

Varasgaon(Your Answer)

Correct

20)

Nearly what percent of world is covered with water

70(Your Answer)

Explanation

Freshwater makes up a very small fraction of all water on the planet. While nearly 70 percent of the world is covered by water, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. The rest is saline and ocean-based. Even then, just 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible, with much of it trapped in glaciers and snowfields.
Source-

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21)

What percent of total water available worldwide is available for drinking (fresh water)

0.25

2.5(Your Answer)

.025

Explanation

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22)

Out of total available fresh water Worldwide, what percent is easily accessible

0.1

1(Your Answer)

Explanation

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23)

Most of the fresh water is trapped in glaciers and snow fields

True(Your Answer)

False

Explanation

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24)

River linkage project is planned to have about 30 river linkages

True(Your Answer)

False

Explanation

The River Linkage Project in India comprising of about thirty linkages of different sizes and locations spread over the entire Counry . About 46-50% of the rainfall water is going to waste ,unutilized in the sea at present . Even if all River Linkages are completed we will be reducing the waste by about ten percent only. The Blue Print is ready .It is learnt that the Supreme Court has also ordered to complete this project on priority

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25)

Out of about 46-50% of rain water that goes as waste or unutilized to sea, River Linkage project is aimed at saving about 10% of this

True(Your Answer)

False

Explanation

The River Linkage Project in India comprising of about thirty linkages of different sizes and locations spread over the entire Country . About 46-50% of the rainfall water is going to waste ,unutilized in the sea at present . Even if all River Linkages are completed we will be reducing the waste by about ten percent only. The Blue Print is ready .It is learnt that the Supreme Court has also ordered to complete this project

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26)

Discharges from BhimaKhore water eventually flow into

Ujani(Your Answer)

Bhandardara

Veer

Bhatghar

Correct

27)

Which of the following organization/s (offices/suboffices) belong to Pune

National Water Academy(Your Answer)

Central Water and Power Research Station(Your Answer)

Indian Water Resource Society(Your Answer)

Indian Society of Earthquake Technology(Your Answer)

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28)

What is total water storage capacity of Khadakwasala chain of Dams

9.15 TMC

14.5 TMC

29.15 TMC(Your Answer)

9.15 MLD

14.15 MLD

29.15 MLD

Explanation

Source- PuneSakal

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29)

Most frequently used unit of Dam's water storage capacity

TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet)(Your Answer)

MLD (Million Liters of Water per Day)

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30)

How much water typically is requested by Pune Municipal Corporation from Water Resources Department (formerly known as Irrigation Department) per day

100 MLD

150 MLD

350 MLD

1200 MLD(Your Answer)

Explanation

Source- PuneSakal

Correct

31)

Which of the following dams is the safest among following during earth quakes

Cement Concrete

Earth Dams(Your Answer)

Masonry Dams

Correct

32)

Rain water harvesting is a well accepted technique as an alternative water source

True(Your Answer)

False

Correct

33)

Masonry dam leakages/cracks can easily be repaired and rectified using simple techniques like grouting, so even though it is a matter of concern there is no need to panic if Masonry dams have leakages/cracks

True(Your Answer)

False

Correct

34)

Which of the following is/are different type/s of Irrigation

Flow or Canal Irrigation(Your Answer)

Drip Irrigation(Your Answer)

Lift Irrigation(Your Answer)

Sprinkler Irrigation(Your Answer)

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35)

It is expected that after equal distribution and effective planning water requirementperPune Citizen per daycan be brought down to (in liters)

150(Your Answer)

200

250

Explanation

Source- PuneSakal

Correct

36)

It is expected that Pune Municipal corporation should provide 6.5 TMC of water back to irrigation through its MundhwaJackwell and water recycling Project

True(Your Answer)

False

Explanation

Source Times of India >City>pune
TNN | Sep 15, 2015, 05.50 AM IST

Alternate source- PuneSakal

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37)

In Pune, as of September 2015 data approximately 700 MLD quantity of sewage is generated and 567 MLD is treated

True(Your Answer)

False

Explanation

Source Times of India >City>pune
TNN | Sep 15, 2015, 05.50 AM IST

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38)

By equal water distribution and effective distribution planning, water requested by PuneMuinicipal Corporationfrom Water Resources Department (formerly known as Irrigation Department) per day will come down to

75 MLD

112.5 MLD

262.5 MLD

900 MLD(Your Answer)

Explanation

Source- PuneSakal

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39)

In case of acute shortage of rainfall, artificial rains are considered as one of the alternatives

True(Your Answer)

False

Correct

40)

Pune Cantonment has its own Water Purification Plant which gets water from Khadakwasala (New Mutha Right Bank Canal)

True(Your Answer)

False

Correct

41)

Total Average rainfallin Pune is

722 mm(Your Answer)

422 mm

322 mm

922 mm

Correct

42)

Average humidity of Pune is

60 Rh(Your Answer)

15 Rh

110 Rh

40 Rh

Correct

43)

Which among following is/aretaken into account while considering climate and weather?

Temperature(Your Answer)

Atmospheric Pressure(Your Answer)

Rain(Your Answer)

Solar Radiation

Humidity(Your Answer)

Explanation

Climate- Long-Term- Climate is the statistics of weather, usually over a 30-year interval.
Weather- Short Term - Climate differs from weather, in that weather only describes the short-term conditions of these variables in a given region.