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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 trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Arrakankottai, Thadapalli and Kalingarayan canals are on _____ river, a tributary of river Kaveri.

  1. Aliyar

  2. Khodayar

  3. Sholayar

  4. Bhavani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Arrakankottai, Thadapalli and Kalingarayan canals are on Bhavani river, a tributary of river Kaveri.

Bhavani is a major river in Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu, India. It's a major tributary of the Kaveri River.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

River Tamiravaruni and its tributaries serve Tirunelveli district with many _____.

  1. Wells

  2. Tanks

  3. Lakes

  4. Canals
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D Correct answer
Explanation

River Tamiravaruni and its tributaries serve Tirunelveli district with many Canals.

The Thamirabarani or Tamraparni or Porunai is a perennial river that originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in the Ambasamudram taluk. It flows through Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts of the Tamil Nadu state of southern India into the Gulf of Mannar.

Multiple choice civics public health and the government role of the government in health food security and related aspects food security

Which of the following cases recognized the importance of the right to water?

  1. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India

  2. Bandhua Mukti vs Union of India

  3. Xaviers residency vs the state of Kerala

  4. Attakoya Thangal vs Union of India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kerala High Court in Attakoya Thangal v. Union of India recognized the fundamental importance of the right to water. In this case, the petitioners claimed that a scheme for pumping up ground water for supplying potable water to the Laccadives (now known as the Lakshadweep Islands) in the Arabian Sea would upset the fresh water equilibrium, leading to salinity in the available water resources and causing more long-term harm than short-term benefits.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

____________ is the project built on Satluj river.

  1. Bhakhra-Nangal project

  2. Bhakhra project

  3. both a and b

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • It is the largest and the most important multipurpose project named after the two dams built at Bhakraand Nangal on the Satluj River.
  • It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
  • The project comprises of (i) two dams at Bhakra and Nangal, (ii) Nangal Hydel Channel, (iii) power houses with a combined installed capacity of 1,204 megawatt (M.W.) (iv) Electric transmission lines and (v) Bhakra canal system for irrigation.
  • The Bhakra Dam is one of the highest straight gravity dams in the world. It has been constructed on the Satluj at the site of Bhakra gorge near Rupnagar (Ropar). The dam is 226 metre high and 518 metres long with its maximum width at the base as 362 metres.
  • The dam has created a huge reservoir of water which is 88 km long and 8 km wide with a storage capacity of 986.8 crore cubic metres. 
  • The Nangal Dam has been constructed at Nangal about 13 km downstream of the Bhakra dam. This 29 metre high, 305 metre long and 121 metre wide is an auxiliary dam which serves as a balancing reservoir for taking up daily fluctuations from the Bhakra Dam.
Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Most of the region is drained by small seasonal streams known as _______.

  1. Chos

  2. Dohbh

  3. river

  4. none of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Punjab spans three physiographic regions, the smallest being the Siwalik Range in the northeast, where elevations reach about 3,000 feet (900 metres).
  • Farther south, the narrow, undulating foothill region is dissected by closely spaced seasonal torrents, locally known as chos, several of which terminate in the plain below without joining any stream. 
  • There are large numbers of seasonal hill torrents which leave the Siwalik Range and enter the level plain.
  • These torrents are swollen with water soon after heavy showers in the neighbouring hills and carry with them a heavy load of coarse sand and silt.
  •  They are furious when rushing to the plains. 
  • They are called ‘chos’ in the plain where their beds are broad, braided, shallow and sandy. 
  • They are quite numerous and in some places every kilometre has a ‘chos’.
Multiple choice geography exogenic processes part-2 the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

Delta formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra in India is __________.

  1. Sundri delta.

  2. Sunderban delta.

  3. Chandrabhaga delta.

  4. Sansa delta.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Delta formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra in India is Sunderban Delta.
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also known as the Brahmaputra Delta, the Sundarbans Delta or the Bengal Delta) is a river delta in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice geography europe - location, political divisions and physical features mediterranean climatic region location, political and physical divisions of europe environmental regions

Which is the river that originates from Black Forest and falls in Black sea?

  1. Rhine

  2. Oder

  3. Danube

  4. Don
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Danube River
Created with Sketch. The river rises in the Black Forest Mountains of Germany and flows eastward into the Black Sea. The Danube River is an important international waterway, flowing through or forming a part of the borders of ten countries and through major cities such as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade.
Multiple choice evs - ii the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following rivers are called 'the cradles of the Chinese civilization'?

  1. Hwang Ho

  2. Yangtze

  3. Mekong

  4. Both A and B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Hwang Ho (Yellow River) and the Yangtze River were central to the development of early Chinese civilization, providing fertile land and water for agriculture.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

On which river, Kadana hydroelectric power station is located?

  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapi

  4. Sabarmati
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kadana Dam is an earthen and masonry dam on the Mahi River in Mahisagar district of Gujarat, India. The dam was constructed between 1979 and 1989. The dam supports a pumped-storage hydroelectric power-station.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

On which river, Sardar Sarovar hydroelectric power station is located?

  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapi

  4. Sabarmati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity supplied from the dam.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

On which river, Ukai hydroelectric power station is located?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Mahi

  4. Sabarmati
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapti River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar. Constructed in 1972, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control.