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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 sacred river in India that is considered to be holy by Hindus?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

The Ganges is the sacred river in India that is considered to be holy by Hindus.

Multiple choice

Which river does the Kangra Valley Railway run parallel to?

  1. Beas River

  2. Chenab River

  3. Ravi River

  4. Sutlej River
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Explanation

The Kangra Valley Railway runs alongside the picturesque Beas River, offering breathtaking views of the river and its surrounding landscapes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the river that flows through the Kangra Valley?

  1. Beas River

  2. Chenab River

  3. Ravi River

  4. Sutlej River
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The Beas River is the primary river flowing through the Kangra Valley, adding to the scenic beauty of the region.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ganga Basin

  2. Indus Basin

  3. Brahmaputra Basin

  4. Godavari Basin
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The Ganga Basin is the largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 1.1 million square kilometers (420,000 square miles).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest irrigation project in India?

  1. Nagarjuna Sagar Project

  2. Bhakra Nangal Project

  3. Hirakud Dam Project

  4. Tehri Dam Project
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Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Project is the largest irrigation project in India, located in the states of Punjab and Haryana. It consists of two dams, the Bhakra Dam and the Nangal Dam, and a network of canals that irrigate over 10 million acres of land.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river linking project in India aimed at transferring water from surplus basins to deficit basins?

  1. Ken-Betwa Link Project

  2. Parambikulam Aliyar Project

  3. Narmada-Tapi Link Project

  4. Tehri Dam Project
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Explanation

The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a major river linking project in India that aims to transfer water from the Ken River basin to the Betwa River basin, addressing the water scarcity issues in the Bundelkhand region.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the boundary between India and Pakistan?

  1. The Indus River

  2. The Himalayas

  3. The Ganges River

  4. The Thar Desert
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The Indus River is the boundary between India and Pakistan, stretching from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea.

Multiple choice

Which river system is the largest in India?

  1. Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna

  2. Indus

  3. Narmada

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river system is the largest in India, covering an area of about 1.7 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

The Indus River is the longest river in India, stretching over a distance of about 3,180 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest reservoir in India?

  1. Hirakud Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

Hirakud Dam is the largest reservoir in India, located in the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest groundwater aquifer in India?

  1. Ganga Basin Aquifer

  2. Indus Basin Aquifer

  3. Narmada Basin Aquifer

  4. Godavari Basin Aquifer
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Explanation

The Ganga Basin Aquifer is the largest groundwater aquifer in India, covering an area of about 1.2 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest canal system in India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Canal

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar Canal

  3. Sardar Sarovar Canal

  4. Rajasthan Canal
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The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest canal system in India, stretching over a distance of about 650 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest multipurpose river valley project in India?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Project

  2. Hirakud Dam Project

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Project

  4. Tehri Dam Project
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Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Project is the largest multipurpose river valley project in India, located in the state of Punjab.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Ravi River

  4. Sutlej River
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus River, Ravi River, and Sutlej River are all major rivers associated with the Indus Valley Civilization, while the Ganges River is not.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Yamuna

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

While the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Yamuna are major rivers in India, the Godavari is primarily located in the southern part of the country and is not considered a major river in the context of the entire country.