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What is the term used to describe the area drained by a single river system?
What is the term used to describe the area drained by a single river system?
- Water divide
- River basin
- Hydrological area
- Drainage basin (correct)
Which geographical feature typically separates two drainage basins?
Which geographical feature typically separates two drainage basins?
- Water divide (correct)
- Floodplain
- Valley
- Plateau
Which of the following statements about Himalayan rivers is true?
Which of the following statements about Himalayan rivers is true?
- They originate from the southern slopes.
- They are mainly seasonal.
- They do not receive water from melted snow.
- They have long courses from source to sea. (correct)
Which major Indian rivers receive water from both rain and melted snow?
Which major Indian rivers receive water from both rain and melted snow?
What is primarily responsible for controlling the drainage systems of India?
What is primarily responsible for controlling the drainage systems of India?
Which river is known to have the largest drainage basin in India?
Which river is known to have the largest drainage basin in India?
How do Himalayan rivers typically affect their surrounding landscape?
How do Himalayan rivers typically affect their surrounding landscape?
What distinguishes the Himalayan rivers from the Peninsular rivers?
What distinguishes the Himalayan rivers from the Peninsular rivers?
Which river is NOT classified as a major Himalayan river?
Which river is NOT classified as a major Himalayan river?
What is the world's largest drainage basin?
What is the world's largest drainage basin?
Study Notes
Drainage Overview
- Drainage refers to the river systems in a specific area.
- Small streams merge to form a main river, which drains into larger bodies of water like lakes, seas, or oceans.
- The area served by a river system is known as a drainage basin.
- Elevated landforms, such as mountains, serve as natural separations between drainage basins, called water divides.
Drainage Systems in India
- India's drainage systems are influenced by the subcontinent's broad relief features.
- Indian rivers are classified into two main categories:
- Himalayan rivers
- Peninsular rivers
- Himalayan rivers are typically perennial, meaning they hold water year-round, fed by rain and melting snow.
Key Rivers
- Two prominent Himalayan rivers:
- Indus
- Brahmaputra
- These rivers originate from north of the mountain ranges and have carved gorges through the mountains over long courses to the sea.
Noteworthy Facts
- The Amazon river holds the title for the world's largest drainage basin.
- In India, the Ganga has the largest drainage basin.
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Description
Explore the rivers and drainage basins of India in this quiz. Learn about the differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers, their origins, and the geographical features influencing these water systems. Test your knowledge on key rivers like the Indus and Brahmaputra and their significance in the Indian subcontinent.
