Integrated Water Management (CE-803 (D)) - Important Questions

Explain the concepts of blue water, green water, and virtual water and discuss their significance in water management.

Discuss global and national perspectives of water crisis and water scarcity with suitable examples.

Explain the principles of sustainable water management and their applications.

Explain the framework, strategies and preconditions for planning and developing a sustainable water future.

Explain the principles, components and objectives behind the creation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).

Discuss the socio-scientific, economic, political, and ecological factors affecting the implementation of IWRM.

Explain the river basin management approach with best practices and lessons learned from river basin management.

Explain the socio-economic and political benefits and importance of IWRM.

Explain ecosystem approaches followed in any two river basins to protect riparian rights in transboundary water issues.

Explain how human development activities impact the hydrological (water) cycle, including runoff, infiltration, and stream flow.

Describe the types of aquifer systems and their hydraulic characteristics with neat sketches.

What is water balance? Explain its importance in water resources management.

Explain the different rainwater harvesting methods and their role in water security.

Explain the non-conventional techniques such as desalination and treatment of poor-quality water for water security.

Write short notes on any two: (i) Artificial recharge of groundwater (ii) Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater (iii) Rainwater harvesting components and advantages.