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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 rivers originates in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Beas

  2. Ravi

  3. Chenab

  4. Jhelum
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beas River originates in the Dhauladhar Range and flows through the Kullu Valley before joining the Sutlej River.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous river in the Dhauladhar Range?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Ravi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ravi is a famous river in the Dhauladhar Range and is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which river flows through the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Mahanadi

  4. Brahmaputra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Godavari River flows through the Eastern Ghats.

Multiple choice

What are the major rivers of the Western Coastal Plain?

  1. Narmada River, Tapi River, and Mahi River

  2. Ganges River, Yamuna River, and Brahmaputra River

  3. Indus River, Sutlej River, and Beas River

  4. Godavari River, Krishna River, and Cauvery River
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The major rivers of the Western Coastal Plain are the Narmada River, Tapi River, and Mahi River.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Thar Desert?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Luni
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Luni River is the only major river that flows through the Thar Desert.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Yamuna River

  4. Ravi River
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges River is not a major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

Which glacier is the source of the Yamuna River?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Yamunotri Glacier

  3. Siachen Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yamunotri Glacier is the source of the Yamuna River, one of the major rivers in India.

Multiple choice

Which glacier is known as the 'River of Ice'?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Gangotri Glacier

  3. Rongbuk Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Siachen Glacier is often referred to as the 'River of Ice' due to its vastness and continuous flow.

Multiple choice

Which glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River?

  1. Gangotri Glacier

  2. Yamunotri Glacier

  3. Siachen Glacier

  4. Khumbu Glacier
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gangotri Glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River, which is one of the headstreams of the Ganges River.

Multiple choice

Which of the following rivers has the largest basin in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

The Ganges River has the largest basin in India, covering an area of over 1 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river is the longest navigable waterway in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna
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Explanation

The Ganges River is the longest navigable waterway in India, stretching for over 2,500 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Kosi

  4. Yamuna
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding.

Multiple choice

Which river is known as the 'Lifeline of Kerala' due to its importance in the state's economy and culture?

  1. Periyar

  2. Bharathapuzha

  3. Pamba

  4. Chaliyar
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Explanation

The Periyar River is known as the 'Lifeline of Kerala' due to its importance in the state's economy and culture.

Multiple choice

Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrows' due to the frequent loss of life and property caused by its floods?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Yamuna

  4. Narmada
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmaputra River is known as the 'River of Sorrows' due to the frequent loss of life and property caused by its floods.

Multiple choice

Which river is known as the 'Silent Valley' due to its serene and undisturbed natural beauty?

  1. Periyar

  2. Bharathapuzha

  3. Pamba

  4. Chaliyar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharathapuzha River is known as the 'Silent Valley' due to its serene and undisturbed natural beauty.