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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 general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Malampuzha Dam built ?

  1. Periyar

  2. Bharatapuzha

  3. Ganges, Bhageeradhi

  4. Mahanadi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Malampuzha Dam is built on the Bharatapuzha (also called Nila River) in Kerala's Palakkad district. It's the largest reservoir in Kerala and a major irrigation project. Periyar is another Kerala river but has a different dam system. Ganges and Mahanadi are major rivers in northern and eastern India respectively.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Mayurakshi Dam built ?

  1. Mahanadi

  2. Mayurakshi

  3. Damodar

  4. Ganges, Bhageeradhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mayurakshi Dam is indeed built on the Mayurakshi River in West Bengal's Birbhum district. It's part of the Mayurakshi River Project and helps control floods and provide irrigation. The river itself flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal. Mahanadi, Damodar, and Ganges are different river systems in the region.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Mettur Dam built ?

  1. Narmada

  2. Cauvery

  3. Krishna

  4. Thungabhadra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mettur Dam is built on the Cauvery River at Mettur in Tamil Nadu. It's one of the oldest and largest dams in India and a crucial water source for Tamil Nadu's agriculture. Narmada and Krishna flow through other states, while Thungabhadra is a tributary of Krishna. The Cauvery is a major river in South India.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Muchkund Dam built ?

  1. Muchkund

  2. Periyar

  3. Tapti

  4. Koyna
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Muchkund Dam is built on the Muchkund River (also called Tamasa River) in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district. It's part of the Muchkund Multipurpose Project for irrigation and hydroelectricity. Periyar is in Kerala, Tapti flows through western India, and Koyna is in Maharashtra.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam built ?

  1. Krishna

  2. Tapti

  3. Koyna

  4. Bharatapuzha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on the Krishna River between Nalgonda and Guntur districts in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh. It's one of the world's largest masonry dams and a major irrigation project. Tapti and Koyna are in western/central India, while Bharatapuzha flows through Kerala.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Thungabhadra Dam built ?

  1. Ganges, Bhageeradhi

  2. Mahanadi

  3. Thungabhadra

  4. Periyar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Thungabhadra Dam is built on the Thungabhadra River (a tributary of Krishna) near Hospete in Karnataka. It's a major multipurpose dam serving both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Ganges is in the north, Mahanadi flows through Odisha, and Periyar is in Kerala.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Bhakra Nangal Dam built ?

  1. Sutlej

  2. Ganges, Bhageeradhi

  3. Mahanadi

  4. Periyar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is indeed built on the Sutlej River, a tributary of the Indus River system. It is one of India's largest dams and provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The Ganges, Mahanadi, and Periyar rivers have different major dams on them.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Damodar Valley Dam built ?

  1. Damodar

  2. Periyar

  3. Tapti

  4. Koyna
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams are built on the Damodar River, which flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal. The Damodar Valley Project was India's first multipurpose river valley project. The Periyar, Tapti, and Koyna rivers have their own separate dams.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Farakha Barrage Dam built ?

  1. Tapti

  2. Koyna

  3. Bharatapuzha

  4. Ganges, Bhageeradhi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Farakka Barrage is indeed built on the Ganges (Bhagirathi) River near the Bangladesh border. It was built to divert water into the Hooghly River to maintain Kolkata's port. The Tapti, Koyna, and Bharathapuzha rivers are located in different regions of India.

Multiple choice general knowledge

On which Indian River is the Hirakud Dam built ?

  1. Periyar

  2. Tapti

  3. Koyna

  4. Mahanadi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Hirakud Dam is indeed built on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. It is one of the longest dams in the world and India's longest. The dam provides irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control. The Periyar, Tapti, and Koyna rivers have their own separate dams.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The tributary of Kaveri River in Coimbatore District

  1. Amaravati River

  2. Kollidam River

  3. Pahrali River

  4. Noyyal River
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Amaravati River is indeed a tributary of the Kaveri River, flowing through the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. It originates in the Anaimalai Hills and joins the Kaveri, contributing to the river's flow in this region. The Kollidam is a distributary of Kaveri near Tiruchirappalli, Pahrali River flows in Kanyakumari District, and the Noyyal River while in Coimbatore is a separate tributary system.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the river that rises from the Vellingiri hills

  1. Chittar River

  2. Kabini River

  3. Noyyal River

  4. Arasalar River
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Noyyal River originates from the Vellingiri Hills (also known as Vellingiri Hills) near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. It flows through Coimbatore city and eventually joins the Kaveri River basin. Chittar River originates in Courtallam Hills, Kabini River is in Karnataka, and Arasalar River flows in Karaikal region.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the river that has the major tributary of the Kaveri River in Erode

  1. Amaravati River

  2. Pahrali River

  3. Noyyal River

  4. Bhavani River
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhavani River is a major tributary of the Kaveri River in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu. It meets the Kaveri at Bhavani town in Erode district and is one of the largest tributaries contributing significant water to the Kaveri system. The Amaravati River joins Kaveri in Karur district, Pahrali River is in Kanyakumari, and Noyyal River joins Kaveri downstream.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the river that originate in the Courtallam hills of Tirunelveli District

  1. Mayura River

  2. Chittar River

  3. Adyar River

  4. Kudamurutti River
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chittar River originates in the Courtallam Hills of Tirunelveli District and is a major tributary of the Tambaraparani River system. Courtallam is famous for its waterfalls, and the Chittar River contributes to the Tambaraparani's flow in this region. Mayura River is in Karnataka, Adyar River flows through Chennai, and Kudamurutti River is part of the Kaveri delta system.