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Ganga and its Tributaries Quiz
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Ganga and its Tributaries Quiz

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Which river joins the Ganga at Prayag (Allahabad)?

  • Yamuna (correct)
  • Damodar
  • Mahananda
  • Chambal

    • The Damodar River is part of the Ganga basin.

    True

    What was the Damodar River once known as?

    sorrow of Bengal

    The Chambal River rises near ______ in Madhya Pradesh.

    <p>Mhow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tributaries with their corresponding rivers:

    <p>Chambal = Yamuna Sind = Ganga Barakar = Damodar Gandak = Brahmaputra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glacier is the source of the Yamuna River?

    <p>Yamunotri Glacier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mahananda River rises in the Darjeeling hills.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What multipurpose project has helped tame the Damodar River?

    <p>Damodar Valley Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of India's drainage area discharges its waters towards the Bay of Bengal?

    <p>77%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All major river basins in India have a catchment area of more than 20,000 sq.km.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one river system in India that discharges its waters into the Arabian Sea.

    <p>Indus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ rivers are characterized by meltwater and precipitation, making them perennial.

    <p>Himalayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following river basins to their drainage characteristics:

    <p>Ganga = Discharges to Bay of Bengal Narmada = Major river basin Meghna = Medium river basin Periyar = Less than 2,000 sq.km catchment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Himalayan drainage system?

    <p>Has rivers that are ephemeral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Brahmaputra river basin is classified as a medium river basin.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the catchment area size classification for minor river basins?

    <p>Less than 2,000 sq.km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glacier is the origin of the Ghaghara river?

    <p>Mapchachungo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Brahmaputra river flows northeast after entering India.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other name for the river Kali?

    <p>Sarda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga at Sonpur near Patna is known for joining the _______ river.

    <p>Ghaghara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Tsangpo' mean?

    <p>The purifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rivers with their origin:

    <p>Ghaghara = Glaciers of Mapchachungo Brahmaputra = Foothills of Dihang Sarda = Kali Ganga = Sonpur near Patna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The river Sarda joins the Ghaghara in the mountainous regions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main left bank tributary that the Brahmaputra receives?

    <p>Dibang or Sikang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary origin of large rivers flowing on the Peninsular plateau?

    <p>Western Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Kosi river is known for bringing a small quantity of sediments from its upper reaches.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the depositional features formed by these rivers when entering the plains?

    <p>Flat valleys, ox-bow lakes, flood plains, braided channels, deltas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The river Kosi is also known as the _______ of Bihar.

    <p>sorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Indus river system is true?

    <p>It is the westernmost river system in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ganga and Brahmaputra systems flow toward the Arabian Sea.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process allowed the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers to flow towards the Bay of Bengal?

    <p>The down-thrusting of the Malda gap area during the mid-pleistocene period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the river systems with their descriptions:

    <p>Indus = Largest river basin covering 11,65,000 sq.km Kosi = Known as the 'sorrow of Bihar' Ganga = Flows towards the Bay of Bengal Brahmaputra = Major Himalayan river system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known as the Dakshin Ganga?

    <p>Godavari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Narmada and Tapi rivers mainly flow from east to west.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Godavari river?

    <p>1,465 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Western Ghats act as the ______ between the major Peninsular rivers.

    <p>water divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rivers is not part of the Ganga river system?

    <p>Godavari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rivers with their characteristics:

    <p>Godavari = Largest Peninsular river system Narmada = Flows through a rift valley Chambal = Part of the Ganga river system Krishna = Discharges into the Bay of Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fifty-three percent of the drainage basin of the Godavari lies in Odisha.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary tributaries of the Godavari include Penganga, Indravati, and ______.

    <p>Pranhita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drainage Systems in India

    • Approximately 77% of India's drainage area, including major rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, and Krishna, is oriented towards the Bay of Bengal.
    • The remaining 23% features rivers such as the Indus, Narmada, Tapi, Mahi, and Periyar that discharge into the Arabian Sea.

    Classification of River Basins

    • Major River Basins: Over 20,000 sq.km, includes 14 basins like Ganga, Brahmaputra, Krishna, Narmada, and Tapi.
    • Medium River Basins: Between 2,000 - 20,000 sq.km, consists of 44 basins including Kalindi and Periyar.
    • Minor River Basins: Less than 2,000 sq.km, contains rivers in low rainfall areas.

    Himalayan Drainage System

    • Major rivers originating in the Himalayas are perennial, fed by snowmelt and precipitation.
    • Key rivers include the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra, shaped by geological history and erosional activities as the Himalayas uplifted.
    • Rivers form deep gorges and V-shaped valleys, and their courses are tortuous in mountainous areas but meander in plains.

    River Characteristics and Sedimentation

    • River Kosi, known as the 'sorrow of Bihar', frequently changes course due to heavy sediment deposition from upper reaches.
    • The Kosi's changing course can cause significant flooding, emphasizing the need for flood management.

    Major River Systems

    • Indus System: Covers 1,165,000 sq.km with a length of 2,880 km; known as the Sindhu in its upper reaches.
    • Yamuna River: Originates from Yamunotri glacier; joins Ganga at Prayag, its tributaries include Chambal and Sarda.
    • Brahmaputra System: Rises at Chemayungdung glacier, traverses 1,200 km in Tibet as Tsangpo, enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, and becomes known as Brahmaputra.

    Evolution of Peninsular Drainage System

    • Shaped by three major geological events leading to subsidence and re-formation of river patterns.
    • Peninsular rivers, primarily flowing from west to east, include Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri.
    • The Narmada and Tapi are exceptions, flowing westward through rift valleys.

    Godavari River

    • The longest Peninsular river at 1,465 km, often referred to as the Dakshin Ganga, with a significant catchment area over 313,000 sq.km.
    • Discharges into the Bay of Bengal, traversing various states including Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

    Key River Attributes

    • Peninsular rivers exhibit a fixed course and do not meander significantly.
    • They have varied flows; while most are non-perennial, Narmada and Tapi feature some level of perennial flow due to their unique geological formations.

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    Test your knowledge about the Ganga River and its tributaries with this quiz. You'll explore questions about the rivers that join the Ganga, their historical names, and geographical origins. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the Ganga basin!

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