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M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Water conservation has been practised for:
(a) Decades
(b) Centuries
(c) Only in modern times
(d) Last 5 years
Q2. True or False:
Ooranis in Tamil Nadu are used to store rainwater for farming and drinking.
Q3. Fill in the blank:
Panam Keni wells in Kerala are known for not ________ even in the hottest months.
Q4. The underground tanks in Rajasthan’s Thar region are called:
(a) Ooranis
(b) Tankas
(c) Panam Keni
(d) Overhead tanks
Q5. True or False:
Most overhead water tanks in Punjab are plain and have no designs.
Q6. How long can the tankas in Rajasthan store water?
Q7. Explain why people in Punjab make water tanks in unique shapes.
Q8. What materials are used to make overhead water tanks?
Q9. Match the following water storage types with their states:
Q10. Describe in 2–3 sentences why water conservation was important hundreds of years ago.
Q11. Give two examples of how a water tank’s shape can reflect the owner’s interests or profession.
Q12. Why do you think people continue to follow traditional water conservation methods even today? Explain using examples from the chapter.
Q13. How do the unique designs of water tanks in Punjab show the connection between people and their culture? Give your answer in 4–5 sentences.
You can find the solutions to this Unit Test here: Unit Test (Solution): What a Tank!
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