Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following is not a major source of surface water?

Options:

Rivers

Rainfall

Lakes

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Rainfall

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Rainfall

There are four major sources of surface water. These are rivers, lakes, ponds and tanks. Rainfall is the primary source from which surface water is generated, but it is not itself classified as a surface water body.