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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 major dam project was completed during the Third Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Tungabhadra Dam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, a major irrigation and hydroelectric project, was completed during the Third Five-Year Plan.

Multiple choice

Which river is known as the 'National Waterway 1' of India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna
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Explanation

The Ganges River is designated as the 'National Waterway 1' of India, stretching over 2,500 kilometers from Haridwar to Haldia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river basin associated with Tropical Deciduous Forests in India?

  1. Ganges River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Narmada River Basin

  4. Brahmaputra River Basin
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Explanation

The Narmada River Basin is closely associated with Tropical Deciduous Forests in India, providing water for irrigation and supporting the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest dam in India by volume?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hirakud Dam, located in Odisha, is the largest dam in India by volume, with a capacity of 811 million cubic meters.

Multiple choice

Which dam is known as the 'Grand Canyon of India'?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Narmada Dam

  4. Ranipokhri Dam
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Explanation

Narmada Dam, located in Gujarat, is known as the 'Grand Canyon of India' due to its deep and narrow gorge.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the highest straight gravity dam in India?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam, located in Uttarakhand, is the highest straight gravity dam in India, with a height of 260.5 meters.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the longest dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hirakud Dam, located in Odisha, is the longest dam in India, with a length of 25.8 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the oldest dam in India?

  1. Kallanai Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Kallanai Dam, located in Tamil Nadu, is the oldest dam in India, dating back to the 2nd century AD.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the largest irrigation dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, located in Andhra Pradesh, is the largest irrigation dam in India, irrigating over 1 million hectares of land.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in India?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Bhakra Nangal Dam, located in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, is the largest hydroelectric dam in India, with an installed capacity of 1,325 MW.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the first multipurpose river valley project in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Bhakra Nangal Dam, located in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, is the first multipurpose river valley project in India, providing irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the highest concrete gravity dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam, located in Uttarakhand, is the highest concrete gravity dam in India, with a height of 260.5 meters.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the highest earthfill dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hirakud Dam, located in Odisha, is the highest earthfill dam in India, with a height of 60.96 meters.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the highest rockfill dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam, located in Uttarakhand, is the highest rockfill dam in India, with a height of 260.5 meters.

Multiple choice

Which dam is the highest masonry dam in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Bhakra Nangal Dam, located in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, is the highest masonry dam in India, with a height of 225.55 meters.