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Indian Rivers and Waterways

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This topic covers major Indian rivers, their basins, hydroelectric projects, and historical water management systems. Questions on river geography are essential for SSC, banking, railways, UPSC, and state exams. Solving these questions builds mapping and factual accuracy for test takers.

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Indian Rivers and Waterways Questions

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

India has had differences with Bangladesh over sharing of river waters like _______.

  1. Godavari

  2. Narmada

  3. Sabarmati

  4. Brahmaputra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers between them. India has had differences with Bangladesh over sharing of water of Brahmaputra river,  Teesta river, Meghna river, Ganga river, Jamuna river etc. The reason for the conflict was to how to share the water resources effectively between both the countries.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The longest river in India is _________.

  1. Ganga

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Indus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges is the longest river in India if we consider the total distance covered by a river within India. Two major rivers of the Indian subcontinent – Brahmaputra and Indus – are longer than the Ganges in total length.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The highest dam in India, Tehri Dam, is on ________ river.

  1. Bhagirathi

  2. Indus

  3. Ravi

  4. Mahanadi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam located on the Bhagirathi River, Uttaranchal now become Uttarakhand. Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India,with a height of 261 meters and the eighth tallest dam in the world.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Which of the following region faces water scarcity even after receiving high annual rainfall? 

  1. Sriganganagar

  2. Cherrapunjee

  3. Srinagar

  4. Shimla
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It sounds incredible but it’s true that the world’s wettest town - Cherrapunji - is now suffering from a shortage of drinking water. The problem is that Cherrapunji lies atop a high limestone plateau. Rain falling on the town drains away immediately. Very little rain collection takes place, because the locals don’t like the taste of water running off rusty tin roofs. With a growth in the town population, water has to be carried up from the plains during the drier winter months.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

From which river has the Rajasthan canal (Indira Gandhi canal) been taken out?

  1. Ravi

  2. Chambal

  3. Sutlej

  4. Beas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Rajasthan canal which is renamed as Indira Gandhi canal starts at Harike barrage, Punjab and terminates in Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It takes its waters from Sutlej River one of the tributaries of Indus River.
  • The canal has transformed the barren deserts of this district into rich and lush fields.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

The largest irrigation canal in India is __________.

  1. Indira Gandhi canal

  2. Upper Bari Doab canal

  3. Yamuna canal

  4. Sirhind canal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indira Gandhi Canal, formerly known as the Rajasthan Canal, is one of the largest irrigation projects in India, designed to bring water to the arid regions of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?

  1. Upper Bari Doab Canal

  2. Indira Gandhi Canal

  3. Sirhind Canal

  4. Yamuna Canal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest irrigation canal in India, extending from Harike Barrage in Punjab to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is one of the world's largest canal systems, playing a crucial role in agricultural development in northwestern India. Upper Bari Doab, Sirhind, and Yamuna canals are regional canals with far smaller lengths.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

In India which irrigation sources have the maximum area?

  1. Rivers

  2. Dams

  3. Wells and tubewells

  4. Canals
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sources of irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks, and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities. Irrigation in India helps improve food security, reduce dependence on monsoons, improve agricultural productivity and create rural job opportunities. India’s total area under irrigation is 64.7 million hectares. Of this maximum 45% is shared by tube wells followed by Canals and wells. So, in India wells and tubewells has the maximum area.