Geography · General Awareness
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
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Jhelum
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Chenab
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Ravi
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Beas
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Satluj
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
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Ramganga
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Gomti
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Kosi
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Mahananda
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Son
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer choice as this is a major left bank tributary of the Ganga.
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Narmada
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Tapi
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Krishna
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Kaveri
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Godavari
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Godavari has the largest peninsular river system and is also known as Dakshin Ganga.
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Uttarakhand
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Uttar Pradesh
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Jharkhand
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Bihar
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West Bengal
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as the Ganga does not flow through Jharkhand.
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a only
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b only
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c only
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a and b
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b and c
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as both statements a and b are correct.
It is the largest river system west of Aravali.
It is ephemeral in nature.
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Kabini
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Penganga
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Indravati
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Manjra
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Pranhita
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Kabini is a tributary of Kaveri.
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a, b, c, d and e
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a, b, c and d
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a, b, c and e
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a, b and c
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a, b and e
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as Koyna, Tungbhadra and Bhima are important tributaries of river Krishna.
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a only
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b only
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c only
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a and c
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a, b and c
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as both these statements are correct.
Himalayan rivers display a strong meandering tendency in the plains. Geologists believe that a mighty river called Indo-Brahma traversed the entire longitudinal extent of the Himalayas and finally discharged into the Gulf of Sind near lower Punjab 5-24 million years ago.
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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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All of the above
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as all the given statements are correct.
The rivers flowing towards the Arabian sea have short courses.
The flow pattern of rivers of peninsular India witness fluctuations.
The peninsular rivers have a super imposed drainage pattern resulting in trellis, radial and rectangular patterns.
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Leh
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Rohtang pass
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Kailash mountain range
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Shipki La
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Uttarkashi
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Indus flows in India only through the Leh district in Jammu and Kashmir.
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a, b, c and d
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a, b and c
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a, b and d
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a and b
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a, c and d
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Ganga, Mahanadi and the Brahmaputra drain into the Bay of Bengal.
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Mahi
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Pennar
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Narmada
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Meghana
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Barak
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Meghana is a medium river basin with catchment area between 2,000-20,000 sq. km. This is the correct answer choice.
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Rohtang pass
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Satopanth glacier
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Pir panjal range
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Keylong
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Mansarovar
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The Alaknanda has its source in the Satopanth glacier above Badrinath.
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Narmada
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Tapi
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Krishna
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Kaveri
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Godavari
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as Sardar Sarovar Project has been constructed on the river Narmada.
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a only
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b only
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c only
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a and b
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b and c
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as both statements b and c are correct.