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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

Which of the following is not a tributary of the Ganges River?

  1. Yamuna River

  2. Ghaghara River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Son River
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmaputra River is not a tributary of the Ganges River. It is a major river in its own right and flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the delta formed by the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River?

  1. Sundarbans Delta

  2. Ganges Delta

  3. Brahmaputra Delta

  4. Godavari Delta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans Delta is formed by the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River. It is the largest delta in the world and is located in Bangladesh and India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cities is not located on the banks of the Ganges River?

  1. Patna

  2. Kolkata

  3. Allahabad

  4. Ahmedabad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ahmedabad is not located on the banks of the Ganges River. It is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest barrage on the Ganges River?

  1. Farakka Barrage

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Hirakud Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Farakka Barrage is the largest barrage on the Ganges River. It is located in West Bengal and was constructed to divert water from the Ganges River to the Bhagirathi River.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major project undertaken to clean up the Ganges River?

  1. Namami Gange Project

  2. Clean Ganga Mission

  3. Ganga Action Plan

  4. Yamuna Action Plan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Yamuna Action Plan is not a major project undertaken to clean up the Ganges River. It is a project undertaken to clean up the Yamuna River.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major city located on the banks of the Ganges River?

  1. Kanpur

  2. Lucknow

  3. Patna

  4. Bhopal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhopal is not a major city located on the banks of the Ganges River. It is located on the banks of the Narmada River.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the river that is considered to be the most sacred tributary of the Ganges River?

  1. Yamuna River

  2. Ghaghara River

  3. Son River

  4. Gomti River
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Yamuna River is considered to be the most sacred tributary of the Ganges River. It is also known as the 'Daughter of the Sun' and is worshipped by Hindus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of river channel pattern?

  1. Straight

  2. Meandering

  3. Braided

  4. Anastomosing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Anastomosing is not a type of river channel pattern. It refers to a network of interconnected channels.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary source of water for the Himalayan rivers?

  1. Glaciers

  2. Snowmelt

  3. Rainfall

  4. Groundwater
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Glaciers are the primary source of water for the Himalayan rivers. They store vast amounts of ice and snow, which gradually melt and release water into the rivers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river that originates in the Himalayas?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra are all major rivers that originate in the Himalayas. They are important sources of water for millions of people in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major hydropower project in the Himalayan region?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Narmada Dam

  3. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  4. Hirakud Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam is a major hydropower project located in the Himalayan region of India. It is one of the highest dams in the world.

Multiple choice

Which infrastructure project aims to connect India's major rivers?

  1. National Waterways Project

  2. Bharatmala Pariyojana

  3. Dedicated Freight Corridor Project

  4. Udaan Scheme
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Explanation

The National Waterways Project aims to develop and maintain a network of navigable waterways by connecting India's major rivers, promoting inland water transportation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following lakes is a source of drinking water for the city of Mumbai?

  1. Powai Lake

  2. Vihar Lake

  3. Tulsi Lake

  4. Bhandup Lake
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vihar Lake is a source of drinking water for the city of Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which of the following lakes is a source of irrigation water?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wular Lake is a source of irrigation water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following lakes is a source of environmental significance?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Pulicat Lake

  4. Nal Sarovar Lake
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chilika Lake is a source of environmental significance.