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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 originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River?

  1. Beas

  2. Ravi

  3. Chenab

  4. Jhelum
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Beas River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges?

  1. Gomti

  2. Son

  3. Kosi

  4. Gandak
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Explanation

The Gandak River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River?

  1. Ravi

  2. Chenab

  3. Jhelum

  4. Indus
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Explanation

The Ravi River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh before merging with the Yamuna River?

  1. Ken

  2. Betwa

  3. Chambal

  4. Sindh
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Explanation

The Betwa River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh before merging with the Yamuna River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan before merging with the Indus River?

  1. Chenab

  2. Jhelum

  3. Indus

  4. Sutlej
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Explanation

The Chenab River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan before merging with the Indus River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges?

  1. Kosi

  2. Gandak

  3. Son

  4. Gomti
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Explanation

The Kosi River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River?

  1. Jhelum

  2. Indus

  3. Sutlej

  4. Beas
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Explanation

The Jhelum River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana before merging with the Indus River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh before merging with the Yamuna River?

  1. Sindh

  2. Ken

  3. Betwa

  4. Chambal
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Explanation

The Sindh River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh before merging with the Yamuna River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan before merging with the Indus River?

  1. Indus

  2. Sutlej

  3. Beas

  4. Ravi
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Explanation

The Indus River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan before merging with the Indus River.

Multiple choice

Which river originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges?

  1. Gomti

  2. Son

  3. Kosi

  4. Gandak
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Son River originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before merging with the Ganges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scenic waterfall located in Maharashtra, known for its breathtaking beauty during the monsoon?

  1. Dudhsagar Falls

  2. Jog Falls

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Hogenakkal Falls
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Dudhsagar Falls, located in Goa and Karnataka, is one of India's highest waterfalls and offers a mesmerizing spectacle during the monsoon season.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Kaveri river dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Kaveri river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the sharing of water from the Kaveri river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Krishna river dispute between Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Krishna river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra over the sharing of water from the Krishna river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Narmada river dispute between Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Narmada
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Explanation

The Narmada river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra over the sharing of water from the Narmada river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Godavari river dispute between Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Narmada
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Godavari river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana over the sharing of water from the Godavari river.