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Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga?
Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga?
- Kosi
- Lohit (correct)
- Ghaghara
- Gandak
Which drainage pattern is formed by the Ganga river system?
Which drainage pattern is formed by the Ganga river system?
- Trellis drainage pattern
- Dendritic drainage pattern (correct)
- Radial drainage pattern
- Rectangular drainage pattern
What is the primary purpose of the Namami Gange Programme?
What is the primary purpose of the Namami Gange Programme?
- Construction of new dams on the Ganga
- Urban development along the Ganga
- Reforestation of riverbanks
- Abatement of pollution and conservation of the Ganga (correct)
Where does the Brahmaputra River enter India?
Where does the Brahmaputra River enter India?
How much does the slope fall from Ambala to the Sunderban over nearly 1800 km?
How much does the slope fall from Ambala to the Sunderban over nearly 1800 km?
Which of the following rivers is noted for causing annual flooding in the northern plains?
Which of the following rivers is noted for causing annual flooding in the northern plains?
What describes the courses of the main tributaries from the peninsular uplands?
What describes the courses of the main tributaries from the peninsular uplands?
Which mountain serves as the source of the Brahmaputra River?
Which mountain serves as the source of the Brahmaputra River?
What term describes the river system of an area?
What term describes the river system of an area?
What are the two major groups into which Indian rivers are divided?
What are the two major groups into which Indian rivers are divided?
What is the area drained by a single river called?
What is the area drained by a single river called?
How does a water divide affect drainage basins?
How does a water divide affect drainage basins?
What characteristic distinguishes Himalayan rivers from other rivers in India?
What characteristic distinguishes Himalayan rivers from other rivers in India?
Which factor mainly controls the drainage systems of India?
Which factor mainly controls the drainage systems of India?
Which source contributes to the water supply of Himalayan rivers?
Which source contributes to the water supply of Himalayan rivers?
What is the result of streams coming together in a drainage system?
What is the result of streams coming together in a drainage system?
Which river is known as the largest Peninsular river?
Which river is known as the largest Peninsular river?
Where does the Godavari River drain its water?
Where does the Godavari River drain its water?
Which of the following rivers does not flow westward?
Which of the following rivers does not flow westward?
What notable geographical feature is created by the Narmada River?
What notable geographical feature is created by the Narmada River?
Which river has its source in the Amarkantak hills?
Which river has its source in the Amarkantak hills?
What is the approximate length of the Mahanadi River?
What is the approximate length of the Mahanadi River?
Which river is referred to as Dakshin Ganga due to its conditions?
Which river is referred to as Dakshin Ganga due to its conditions?
Which tributaries join the Godavari River?
Which tributaries join the Godavari River?
What is the main objective of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)?
What is the main objective of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)?
How do lakes contribute to the management of river flow?
How do lakes contribute to the management of river flow?
What negative impact does urbanisation have on rivers?
What negative impact does urbanisation have on rivers?
What role do rivers play in the economy, particularly in India?
What role do rivers play in the economy, particularly in India?
What has been a consequence of untreated sewage being emptied into rivers?
What has been a consequence of untreated sewage being emptied into rivers?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of lakes?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of lakes?
Why is it challenging for rivers to maintain their self-cleansing capacity?
Why is it challenging for rivers to maintain their self-cleansing capacity?
What was a result of the Ganga Action Plan being expanded?
What was a result of the Ganga Action Plan being expanded?
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of West Bengal'?
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of West Bengal'?
Which of the following lakes is NOT located in India?
Which of the following lakes is NOT located in India?
What is the primary characteristic of the rivers flowing through the Peninsular plateau?
What is the primary characteristic of the rivers flowing through the Peninsular plateau?
Which river is the longest river in India?
Which river is the longest river in India?
Which lake is known for supporting a rich biodiversity and is a significant wetland?
Which lake is known for supporting a rich biodiversity and is a significant wetland?
Which river originates from the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards?
Which river originates from the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards?
Which river serves as a tributary of the Indus, originating from Himachal Pradesh?
Which river serves as a tributary of the Indus, originating from Himachal Pradesh?
Which river is associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal reservoir?
Which river is associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal reservoir?
