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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

The rivers of South India are

  1. suitable for hydro electricity

  2. suitable sources of canals

  3. full of water throughout the year

  4. suitable for navigation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rivers of South India are suitable for hydroelectric power generation because they flow through the hilly terrain of the Western and Eastern Ghats, creating natural waterfalls and steep gradients ideal for hydropower projects.

Multiple choice

On which river is the “Gandhi Sagar” dam built?

  1. Chambal

  2. Krishna

  3. Bhagirathi

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on the Chambal River. It is located in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh and is part of the Chambal Valley Project.

Multiple choice

“Jayakawadi” dam is located on River

  1. Chambal

  2. Krishna

  3. Bhagirathi

  4. Godavari
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Explanation

Jayakwadi Dam is located on the Godavari River near Paithan in Maharashtra. It is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra and serves irrigation and hydroelectric power generation purposes.

Multiple choice

Name the highest dam in India.

  1. Damodar Valley Project

  2. Hirakud Project

  3. Kosi Project

  4. Bhakra Nangal Project
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Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Dam across the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh is the highest dam in India. The Hirakud Dam is the longest, and the other options represent different multipurpose river valley projects.

Multiple choice

Name the river whose water is utilised by Kakrapara project.

  1. Mahanadi

  2. Tunghbhadra

  3. Damodar

  4. Tapti
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Explanation

Kakrapara Project is a dam and irrigation scheme on the Tapti (Tapi) River in Gujarat. It's located near Surat and serves irrigation and power generation needs. The other rivers listed (Mahanadi in Odisha, Tungabhadra in Karnataka/AP, Damodar in Jharkhand/WB) flow through different regions.

Multiple choice

According to the regulations of the Indus Water Treaty (1960), India can use only 20 percent of the total water carried by the Indus. This water is used for irrigation in which of the following Indian regions?

a. Jammu b. Kashmir c. Punjab d. Haryana e. South and West Rajasthan

  1. a, b, c, d and e

  2. a, b and c

  3. a, c and d

  4. c, d and e

  5. a, d and e
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as water from the Indus river system is used for irrigation in Punjab, Haryana and South and West Rajasthan.