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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

What is the name of the ancient Indian dam built across the Kaveri River in the 2nd century CE, considered one of the oldest dams in the world?

  1. Kallanai Dam

  2. Mullaperiyar Dam

  3. Hirakud Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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The Kallanai Dam, located in Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest dams in the world, built across the Kaveri River in the 2nd century CE.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the river where Lord Krishna was born?

  1. Yamuna.

  2. Ganges.

  3. Saraswati.

  4. Narmada.
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Lord Krishna was born on the banks of the Yamuna river.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous river in India that is considered sacred by Hindus?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges River is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the most important rivers in India. It is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists, who come to bathe in its waters and visit the many temples and ashrams along its banks.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous river that flows through the city of Varanasi?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges is a sacred river in India, and Varanasi is one of the holiest cities along its banks. Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges can cleanse them of their sins.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary source of water in India?

  1. Glaciers

  2. Rivers

  3. Groundwater

  4. Lakes
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Explanation

Rivers are the primary source of water in India, contributing a significant portion of the country's surface water resources.

Multiple choice

Which river is the longest in India?

  1. Ganga

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada
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The Ganga River is the longest river in India, stretching over 2,500 kilometers from its source in the Himalayas to its confluence with the Bay of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest river basin in India?

  1. Ganga Basin

  2. Indus Basin

  3. Brahmaputra Basin

  4. Narmada Basin
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The Ganga Basin is the largest river basin in India, covering an area of over 1 million square kilometers and encompassing several states in northern and eastern India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest man-made lake in India?

  1. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Tehri Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, also known as Rihand Dam, is the largest man-made lake in India, located in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges is the largest river in India. It originates in the Himalayas and flows through several states before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following rivers is the longest in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges River is the longest river in India, with a length of approximately 2,525 kilometers (1,569 miles).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest river delta in India?

  1. Ganges Delta

  2. Indus Delta

  3. Brahmaputra Delta

  4. Godavari Delta
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The Ganges Delta, located in the state of West Bengal, is the largest river delta in India, covering an area of approximately 105,000 square kilometers (40,500 square miles).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful river or lake restoration project in India?

  1. The Yamuna River Cleanup Project

  2. The Lake Pichola Restoration Project

  3. The Ganga River Rejuvenation Project

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India has undertaken several successful river and lake restoration projects, including the Yamuna River Cleanup Project, the Lake Pichola Restoration Project, and the Ganga River Rejuvenation Project.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada

  5. Mississippi
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Explanation

The Mississippi River is located in North America, not India.

Multiple choice

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on which river?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Narmada

  5. Godavari
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Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on the Sutlej River in India.

Multiple choice

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on which river?

  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna

  5. Cauvery
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The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on the Narmada River in India.