Indian River Systems: Narmada, Sabarmati, and Tapti
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Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?

  • Tapti
  • Sabarmati
  • Mahi
  • Narmada (correct)

    • What is the total geographical area covered by the Narmada basin?

  • 2% of the country
  • 5% of the country
  • 4% of the country
  • 3% of the country (correct)

    • Which river is known as 'the twin' or 'the handmaid' of the Narmada?

  • Tapti (correct)
  • Mahi
  • Yamuna
  • Sabarmati

    • Which tributary is not a right bank tributary of the Narmada River?

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

    What distinguishes the Sabarmati River's basin from others in its geographical structure?

    <p>It is roughly triangular in shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river does not drain into the Arabian Sea?

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

    What feature is associated with the Narmada River near Jabalpur?

    <p>Dhuandhar waterfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states does not govern a portion of the Mahi River basin?

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

    Which is the largest west-flowing river in peninsular India?

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

    Which of the following tributaries belongs to the left bank of the Tapti River?

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

    Which river originates from the Vindhyas in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh?

    <p>Mahi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pamba River is known by which other name?

    <p>Dakshin Bhagirathi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system is the longest river in Kerala?

    <p>Periyar River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Bharathapuzha River rise?

    <p>Anamalai hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these tributaries is a left bank tributary of the Luni River?

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

    What is the hydroelectric project located in Gujarat that utilizes the Mahi River?

    <p>Kadana HEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch does the Periyar River bifurcate into?

    <p>Vembanad Lake and Chalakudi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river does not drain into the sea and dissipates into the Rann of Kachchh?

    <p>Luni River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary direction of flow for the Bharathapuzha River?

    <p>East to West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tributary of the Mahi River is on the left bank?

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

    Which range bounds the Narmada River basin to the north?

    <p>Vindhyan Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin point of the Tapti River?

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

    Which of the following tributaries is a right bank tributary of the Narmada River?

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

    Identify the state through which the Narmada River does not flow.

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

    Which river system includes tributaries like Suki and Gomai?

    <p>Tapti River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Sabarmati River primarily rise?

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

    Which of the following correctly describes the shape of the Sabarmati basin?

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

    What is a common feature of the Narmada River near Jabalpur?

    <p>A gorge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system is known to be heavily industrialized?

    <p>Sabarmati River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tributaries is found on the left bank of the Tapti River?

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

    What is the primary hydroelectric project associated with the Mahi River?

    <p>Kadana HEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Bharathapuzha River in Kerala?

    <p>It is the second longest west-flowing river in Kerala.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Pamba River ultimately empty?

    <p>Vembanad Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of the Luni River?

    <p>It is primarily endorheic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system experiences heavy rainfall, especially in the coastal area?

    <p>Bharathapuzha River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original name of the Bharathapuzha River when it is called Aliyar?

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

    Which of the following is a right bank tributary of the Luni River?

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

    What geographical feature bounds the Mahi River basin on the north?

    <p>Aravalli Hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river rises in the Western Ghats and flows into Vembanad Lake?

    <p>Pamba River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical feature bounds the Narmada basin to the south?

    <p>Satpura Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Narmada River is true?

    <p>It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relation does the Tapti River have with the Narmada River?

    <p>It is known as 'the twin' or 'the handmaid' of the Narmada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tributary belongs to the left bank of the Narmada River?

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

    Which geographical area does the Mahi River basin primarily extend over?

    <p>Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic feature is formed by the Narmada River near Jabalpur?

    <p>The Dhuandhar waterfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river rises from the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan?

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

    Which boundary feature is associated with the Tapti River basin?

    <p>Deccan Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the basin of the Sabarmati River primarily described?

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

    What is a significant characteristic of the Tapti River's tributaries?

    <p>They include Vaghur and Arunavati.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydroelectric project is associated with the Periyar River system?

    <p>Periyar HEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main tributary on the left bank of the Bharathapuzha River?

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

    The Luni River is characterized by which of the following traits?

    <p>It has no outlet to the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known to cross the Tropic of Cancer twice?

    <p>Mahi River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical feature bounds the Mahi River basin to the east?

    <p>Malwa Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternate name for the Pamba River?

    <p>Dakshin Bhagirathi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tributary joins the Chalakudi River in the Periyar River system?

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

    From which geographical feature does the Bharathapuzha River originate?

    <p>Anamalai Hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system is known for experiencing heavy rainfall, especially in the coastal area?

    <p>Bharathapuzha River System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Luni River being classified as endorheic?

    <p>It does not drain into any ocean or sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Narmada River System

    • The Narmada River is the largest west-flowing river in peninsular India, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
    • The river flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, eventually draining into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
    • The Narmada basin covers a significant portion of India, encompassing parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.

    Sabarmati River System

    • The Sabarmati River basin is mainly located in Rajasthan and Gujarat, known for its heavy industrialization.
    • The river originates in the Aravalli hills of Udaipur, Rajasthan and flows westwards to drain into the Arabian Sea.
    • The river flows through the Dharoi gorge and is a vital water source for the region.

    Tapti River System

    • The Tapti River is the second largest west-flowing river in peninsular India, originating in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
    • The river flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, ultimately draining into the Arabian Sea.
    • The basin is bounded by the Satpura Range, Mahadev Hills, Ajanta Range, Satmala Hills, and the Arabian Sea.

    Mahi River System

    • The Mahi River originates in the Vindhyan range of the Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.
    • It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
    • The basin is bordered by the Aravalli hills, Malwa Plateau, Vindhyas, and the Gulf of Khambhat, and the river crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.

    Periyar River System

    • The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala, originating from the Sivagiri Hills in the Western Ghats.
    • The river flows through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, eventually splitting into two branches, one joining Chalakudi River and the other emptying into Vembanad Lake.
    • The river is a significant source for hydroelectric power, with projects like the Idduki HEP and Periyar HEP.

    Bharathapuzha River System

    • The Bharathapuzha River, also known as Ponnani River, is the second longest west-flowing river in Kerala.
    • The river originates in the Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu and flows through Kerala to drain into the Arabian Sea.
    • The river receives heavy rainfall during the southwest monsoon, with varying amounts across the basin.

    Pamba River System

    • The Pamba River, the third longest river in Kerala, originates in the Pulachimalai Hill of the Western Ghats.
    • The river flows through Kerala and drains into the Vembanad Lake.
    • The river is known as Dakshin Bhagirathi and is home to the Sabarimala temple on its banks.

    Luni River System

    • The Luni River originates in the Aravalli ranges near Ajmer in Rajasthan, where it is called Sagarmati.
    • As the largest river in the Thar Desert, it does not drain into the sea, instead dissipating into the Rann of Kachchh.
    • The river is an endorheic system, meaning it does not drain into the ocean.

    Narmada River System

    • The Narmada River is the largest west-flowing river in peninsular India, originating from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
    • It flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, draining into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
    • The Narmada River is the fifth-largest river in India and the largest one in Gujarat.
    • Notable features include the picturesque gorge in marble rocks and the Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur.

    Sabarmati River System

    • The Sabarmati River basin is located primarily in Gujarat, with a smaller portion extending into Rajasthan.
    • It originates in the Aravalli Hills near Udaipur, Rajasthan.
    • It flows through the Dharoi gorge and empties into the Arabian Sea.
    • The basin is known for its heavily industrialized regions.

    Tapti River System

    • The Tapti River is the second largest west-flowing river in peninsular India, known as the 'twin' or 'handmaid' of the Narmada.
    • It originates near the Multai reserve forest in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, flowing westward through Maharashtra and Gujarat.
    • It drains into the Arabian Sea.

    Mahi River System

    • The Mahi River basin extends across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
    • It originates in the Vindhyas in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
    • It flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
    • The Mahi River crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.

    Periyar River System

    • The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala, originating in the Sivagiri Hills in the Western Ghats.
    • It flows through Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
    • The river bifurcates into two branches: one joins the Chalakudi River and the other flows into the Vembanad Lake.
    • Important hydroelectric projects include the Idduki HEP (Kerala) and Periyar HEP (Tamil Nadu).

    Bharathapuzha (Ponnani) River System

    • The Bharathapuzha River is Kerala's second longest west-flowing river, originating in the Anamalai Hills (Tamil Nadu) of the Western Ghats.
    • It flows westward through Kerala, draining into the Arabian Sea.
    • It is known as Aliyar in Tamil Nadu and becomes the Kannadipuzha upon entering Kerala.
    • After its confluence with the Kalpathipuzha, it is known as Bharathapuzha.

    Pamba River

    • The Pamba River is Kerala's third longest river.
    • It originates in the Pulachimalai Hill in the Western Ghats and empties into the Vembanad Lake.
    • It's known as Dakshin Bhagirathi.
    • Sabarimala temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is located on its banks.

    Luni River System

    • The Luni River originates in the Aravalli ranges near Ajmer in Rajasthan, where it is called Sagarmati.
    • It is primarily endorheic, meaning it does not drain into the sea.
    • It dissipates into the Rann of Kachchh.
    • It is the largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India.

    Narmada River System

    • Largest west-flowing river in peninsular India
    • Originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh
    • Flows westwards in a rift valley between the Satpura and Vindhyans
    • Drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat
    • 1,312 km long, fifth-largest river in India, largest in Gujarat
    • Forms a picturesque gorge and waterfall near Jabalpur

    Sabarmati River System

    • Extends over Rajasthan and Gujarat
    • Rises from Aravalli hills in Udaipur, Rajasthan
    • Drains into the Arabian Sea
    • Flows through the Dharoi gorge
    • One of the heavily industrialized regions in India

    Tapti River System

    • Second-largest west-flowing river in peninsular India
    • Flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
    • Known as the ‘twin’ or ‘handmaid’ of the Narmada

    Mahi River System

    • Crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice
    • Originates from the Vindhyas in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
    • Drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat
    • Extends over Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

    Periyar River System

    • Longest river in Kerala
    • Originates in the Sivagiri Hills in the Western Ghats
    • Flows through Tamil Nadu and Kerala
    • Bifurcates into two branches, one joins the Chalakudi River and the other falls into the Vembanad Lake

    Bharathapuzha (Ponnani) River System

    • Second longest west-flowing river in Kerala
    • Originates in the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats
    • Drains into the Arabian Sea
    • Rises as Aliyar, becomes Kannadipuzha in Kerala, and is called Bharathapuzha after its confluence with the Kalpathipuzha

    Pamba River

    • Third longest river in Kerala
    • Originates at Pulachimalai Hill in the Western Ghats
    • Empties into the Vembanad Lake
    • Known as Dakshin Bhagirathi
    • Sabarimala temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is located on its banks

    Luni River System

    • Originates from the Aravalli ranges near Ajmer in Rajasthan
    • Called Sagarmati at the source
    • Largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India
    • Endorheic river, doesn’t drain into the sea
    • Dissipates into the Rann of Kachchh

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