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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 in India is considered to be the most polluted?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari
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The Ganges River is considered to be the most polluted river in India due to the discharge of untreated sewage, industrial waste, and agricultural runoff.

Multiple choice

Which of these is not a major river in Ancient Africa?

  1. Nile River

  2. Congo River

  3. Niger River

  4. Amazon River
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The Amazon River is located in South America, not in Africa.

Multiple choice

The holy city of Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is located on the banks of which river?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Godavari
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Varanasi, the sacred city of Lord Shiva, is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges.

Multiple choice

The holy city of Haridwar is situated on the banks of which river?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Godavari
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Haridwar, a sacred city in Uttarakhand, is located on the banks of the holy river Ganges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the famous river in Colorado, USA, known for its white-water rafting and kayaking opportunities, passing through stunning canyons and offering breathtaking scenery?

  1. Colorado River

  2. Nile River

  3. Amazon River

  4. Yangtze River
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The Colorado River is famous for its white-water rafting and kayaking opportunities, as it flows through canyons and offers stunning scenery in the western United States.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Yamuna
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Yamuna is not a major river in India, as it is not one of the three major rivers of India (Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus).

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the largest in India?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin
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The Ganga River Basin is the largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 1,086,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the second largest in India?

  1. Indus River Basin

  2. Brahmaputra River Basin

  3. Godavari River Basin

  4. Krishna River Basin
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The Indus River Basin is the second largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 960,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the third largest in India?

  1. Brahmaputra River Basin

  2. Godavari River Basin

  3. Krishna River Basin

  4. Mahanadi River Basin
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The Brahmaputra River Basin is the third largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 930,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the fourth largest in India?

  1. Godavari River Basin

  2. Krishna River Basin

  3. Mahanadi River Basin

  4. Narmada River Basin
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The Godavari River Basin is the fourth largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 313,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the fifth largest in India?

  1. Krishna River Basin

  2. Mahanadi River Basin

  3. Narmada River Basin

  4. Tapi River Basin
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The Krishna River Basin is the fifth largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 258,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the sixth largest in India?

  1. Mahanadi River Basin

  2. Narmada River Basin

  3. Tapi River Basin

  4. Cauvery River Basin
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The Mahanadi River Basin is the sixth largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 141,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the seventh largest in India?

  1. Narmada River Basin

  2. Tapi River Basin

  3. Cauvery River Basin

  4. Sabarmati River Basin
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The Narmada River Basin is the seventh largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 98,796 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which river basin is the eighth largest in India?

  1. Tapi River Basin

  2. Cauvery River Basin

  3. Sabarmati River Basin

  4. Chambal River Basin
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The Tapi River Basin is the eighth largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 65,145 square kilometers.

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Which river basin is the ninth largest in India?

  1. Cauvery River Basin

  2. Sabarmati River Basin

  3. Chambal River Basin

  4. Betwa River Basin
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The Cauvery River Basin is the ninth largest river basin in India, covering an area of about 81,155 square kilometers.