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

Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because _____________.

  1. The soil is porous

  2. The level of underground water is high

  3. The sources of canals are perennial rivers

  4. The religion is densely populated
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Canal irrigation dominates in Northern Plains primarily because the region has perennial rivers like Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra that provide year-round water supply. These snow-fed rivers ensure continuous flow, making canal irrigation viable and productive. Porous soil would actually hinder canal irrigation, high underground water level suggests less need for irrigation, and population density is a consequence not a cause.

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

Which multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India?

  1. Beas

  2. Bhakra Nangal

  3. Damodar Valley

  4. Hirakud
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Hirakud Dam project on the Mahanadi River is one of the longest dams in the world and provides irrigation to a vast area in Odisha. While other projects are large, Hirakud is frequently cited for its massive irrigation coverage.

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

The Buckingham Canal, which has been declared as a National Waterway of India, it is running from ________.

  1. Punjab to Haryana

  2. Mumbai to Goa

  3. Vijayawada to Villupuram

  4. Cochin to Kozhikode

  5. Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Buckingham Canal is a man-made navigation canal that runs parallel to the Coromandel Coast. It connects Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.

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Nagarjunakonda stupa was located on the banks of which river?

  1. Godavari

  2. Kaveri

  3. Tungabhadra

  4. Krishna
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Explanation

The Nagarjunakonda stupa was part of Vijayapuri, the capital city of Ikshvaku kings. It was on the banks of the Krishna River. Vijayapuri had a large number of stupas, viharas and palaces. It also had a beautifully designed amphi theatre and ghats leading to the river. Unfortunately, today the entire city lies under water submerged in the Nagarjunasagar dam. 

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

In India which of the following irrigational sources have the maximum crop area ? 

  1. Rivers

  2. Dams

  3. Groundwater

  4. Canals
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India's irrigation is mostly groundwater well based. At 39 million hectares (67% of its total irrigation), India has the world's largest groundwater well equipped irrigation system (China with 19 mha is second, USA with 17 mha is third).

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Which rivers in Africa crosses the Equator twice?

  1. Zambezi River

  2. Congo River

  3. Niger River

  4. Nile River
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo River has a total length of 4,370 km (2,715 mi). It is the only river to cross the equator twice. The Congo Basin has a total area of about 4,000,000 km2 (1,500,000 sq mi), or 13% of the entire African landmass.

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In which river of Africa the Aswan dam is situated?

  1. Zambezi

  2. Niger

  3. Nile

  4. Ghana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

River Nile:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968.