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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 river is the subject of the dispute between Gujarat and Rajasthan?

  1. Narmada

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Mahanadi
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Explanation

The Narmada River is the subject of a dispute between Gujarat and Rajasthan, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Krishna

  2. Cauvery

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Krishna River is the subject of a dispute between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala?

  1. Krishna

  2. Cauvery

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Cauvery River is the subject of a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Maharashtra and Gujarat?

  1. Narmada

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Mahanadi
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Explanation

The Narmada River is the subject of a dispute between Maharashtra and Gujarat, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Mahanadi

  2. Godavari

  3. Krishna

  4. Narmada
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The Mahanadi River is the subject of a dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Brahmaputra
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Explanation

The Ganga River is the subject of a dispute between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which river is the subject of the dispute between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Chambal

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Brahmaputra
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The Chambal River is the subject of a dispute between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with both states claiming rights to its water.

Multiple choice

Which major irrigation project was initiated during the First Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Tungabhadra Dam
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The Bhakra Nangal Dam project was a significant achievement of the First Five-Year Plan, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power to the northern states of India.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the river that flowed through the Khandesh Sultanate?

  1. Narmada River

  2. Tapti River

  3. Godavari River

  4. Krishna River
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Explanation

The Tapti River flowed through the Khandesh Sultanate.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna
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The Ganges is the largest river in India and is considered sacred by Hindus.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest reservoir in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Bhakra Dam

  4. Pong Dam
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Hirakud Dam is the largest reservoir in India and is located in Odisha.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest canal in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Canal

  2. Narmada Canal

  3. Sardar Sarovar Canal

  4. Rajasthan Canal
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Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest canal in India and is located in Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the iconic waterfall located in Karnataka, India, that is at its most spectacular during the monsoon season?

  1. Dudhsagar Falls

  2. Jog Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls
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Explanation

Jog Falls, also known as Gersoppa Falls, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. During the monsoon season, the waterfall swells to its full glory, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

Multiple choice

Which river is considered the most sacred in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Saraswati River is considered the most sacred in the Vedic civilization and is mentioned in many Vedic texts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major river in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

Narmada is not a major river in the Vedic civilization, but it is one of the major rivers in India.