Geography · General Awareness
Indian Rivers and Waterways
2,563 Questions
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
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Tapi
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Godavari
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Mahanadi
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Narmada
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Krishna
D
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Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Dhuadhar falls are located on the Narmada.
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Ganga
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Narmada
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Indus
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Brahmaputra
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Godavari
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as the Brahmaputra has a braided channel in its entire length in Assam and forms many riverine islands.
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Tsang Po
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Dihang
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Dibang
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Lohit
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Jamuna
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as Brahmaputra is known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh.
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Tapi
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Krishna
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Kaveri
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Godavari
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Narmada
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Godavari is the largest peninsular river. This is the correct answer.
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Godavari
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Narmada
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Tapi
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Krishna
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Kaveri
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Amravati, the Bhavani, the Hemavati and the Kabini are tributaries of the Kaveri.
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Barapani lake
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Loktak lake
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Sambhar lake
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Kolleru lake
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Pulicat lake
B
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Explanation
This is the correct answer. Loktak lake is a natural freshwater lake.
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a, b and c
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a and b
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b and c
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a and c
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only a
B
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Explanation
This is the correct answer. Both statements a and b are correct.
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Seine and Rhine
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Danube and Thames
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Euphrates and Nile
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Ganges and Brahamputra
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also known as the Sundarbans Delta) is the world's largest river delta, formed by the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. It covers approximately 105,000 square kilometers and spans across Bangladesh and India. The Seine-Rhine forms a smaller European delta, the Danube flows into the Black Sea, and while the Nile forms a large delta, it is formed by a single river, not a pair.
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Explanation
The Jhelum River is the primary river that flows through the Kashmir Valley. It originates from Verinag Spring in Anantnag district and flows through Srinagar before entering Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Chenab, Ravi, and Beas flow through other regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh but not through Kashmir Valley.
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Godavari
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Damodar
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Narmada
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Krishna
B
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Explanation
The Damodar basin is called the 'Ruhr of India' because, like Germany's Ruhr Valley, it has rich coal deposits and is heavily industrialized. The basin contains numerous coal fields and supports major industries.
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Damodar basin
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Gangetic basin
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Godavari basin
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Mahanadi basin
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Ganga valley
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Brahmaputra valley
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Godavari basin
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Hooghly basin
D
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Explanation
The Hooghly basin (part of the Ganges delta) in West Bengal has the highest concentration of jute mills in India and the world. This is due to favorable geographical conditions including proximity to jute-growing areas, abundant water, and historical development during the colonial period. The Ganga valley (Option A), Brahmaputra valley (Option B), and Godavari basin (Option C) do not have significant jute mill concentrations.
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Narmada
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Chambal
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Tapti
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Godavari
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Omkareshwar Multipurpose Project is a major dam and hydroelectric power project located on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh. It includes a 520 MW power station and provides irrigation benefits to the region. The project is part of the Narmada Valley Development Project. Chambal, Tapti, and Godavari are different river systems with their own projects.
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Kaveri and Vaigai
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Jhelum and Chenab
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Godavari and Krishna
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Brahmaputra and Barak
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Bhagirathi and Damodar
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Sardar Sarovar Dam
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Tehri Dam
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Tawa Dam
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Rihand Dam
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Narmada Bachao Andolan (‘Save the Narmada’ movement) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO). It was about raising the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada. Therefore, the correct answer is Sardar Sarovar Dam.