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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 of the following is not a major river of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Narmada

  4. Mahanadi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Narmada River flows through the northern part of the Deccan Plateau, but it is not a major river of the region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Godavari
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Godavari River is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau. It is the second longest river in India and is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Krishna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Krishna River is a major river that flows through the Deccan Plateau. It is the second longest river in India and is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished along the Indus River and its tributaries, including the Ravi and Sutlej Rivers. The Ganges River is not associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Coastal Climate Zone of India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Godavari

  4. Krishna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Godavari is a major river that flows through the Coastal Climate Zone of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following rivers originates in the Himalayas?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Yangtze

  5. Mekong
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Himalayas are the source of several major rivers, including the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Yangtze, and Mekong.

Multiple choice

Which of these Indus Valley cities is located on the banks of the Indus River?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Lothal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mohenjo-daro is located on the banks of the Indus River in present-day Pakistan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the river that flows through the Ozarks?

  1. Mississippi River

  2. Missouri River

  3. Arkansas River

  4. White River
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The White River is a major river that flows through the Ozarks and is a popular destination for fishing and recreation.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the irrigation canal system built by Muhammad Tughluq?

  1. Ganga Canal

  2. Yamuna Canal

  3. Sutlej Canal

  4. Saraswati Canal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Muhammad Tughluq constructed the Saraswati Canal to bring water from the Sutlej River to the city of Delhi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major pilgrimage site in India?

  1. Ganges River

  2. Varanasi

  3. Haridwar

  4. Rameshwaram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rameshwaram is a major pilgrimage site in India, but it is not one of the four major pilgrimage sites in India. The four major pilgrimage sites in India are the Ganges River, Varanasi, Haridwar, and Puri.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major pilgrimage site in Hinduism?

  1. Ganges River

  2. Varanasi

  3. Haridwar

  4. Puri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Puri is a major pilgrimage site in India, but it is not one of the four major pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. The four major pilgrimage sites in Hinduism are the Ganges River, Varanasi, Haridwar, and Badrinath.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the longest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges is the longest river in India, flowing for over 2,500 kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river in Nepal is known for its challenging white-water rafting experiences, attracting rafters from around the world?

  1. Ganges River

  2. Brahmaputra River

  3. Indus River

  4. Trishuli River
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Trishuli River in Nepal is famous for its white-water rafting adventures. It offers a variety of rapids ranging from Class II to Class IV, making it suitable for rafters of different skill levels. The river's scenic beauty and the surrounding Himalayan landscapes add to the overall rafting experience.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest river in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganges is the largest river in the Gangetic Plain, with a length of over 2,500 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest delta in the world, formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Ganges Delta

  3. Brahmaputra Delta

  4. Godavari Delta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sundarbans is the largest delta in the world, formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It is located in Bangladesh and India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.