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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 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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A Correct answer
Explanation

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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C Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Mahanadi river dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Mahanadi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahanadi river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha over the sharing of water from the Mahanadi river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Brahmaputra river dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Brahmaputra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmaputra river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh over the sharing of water from the Brahmaputra river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Sutlej river dispute between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Sutlej
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sutlej river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab over the sharing of water from the Sutlej river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Yamuna river dispute between Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Yamuna
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Yamuna river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh over the sharing of water from the Yamuna river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Ganga river dispute between Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Ganga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganga river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal over the sharing of water from the Ganga river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Indus river dispute between India and Pakistan?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Indus
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus river dispute is a long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan over the sharing of water from the Indus river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Mekong river dispute between Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Mekong
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mekong river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam over the sharing of water from the Mekong river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Nile river dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Nile
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nile river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the countries of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan over the sharing of water from the Nile river.

Multiple choice

Which river is the primary source of water for the Tigris river dispute between Iraq, Syria, and Turkey?

  1. Krishna

  2. Godavari

  3. Kaveri

  4. Tigris
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tigris river dispute is a long-standing conflict between the countries of Iraq, Syria, and Turkey over the sharing of water from the Tigris river.