Indian Rivers Geography Quiz
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Which river serves as a home for fresh water dolphins?

  • Tapi
  • Narmada
  • Ganga (correct)
  • Yamuna
  • Which river is the largest tributary of the Indus River?

  • Jhelum
  • Chenab (correct)
  • Beas
  • Sutluj
  • From which lake does the Sutluj River originate?

  • Raksthal Lake (correct)
  • Pulikat Lake
  • Loktak Lake
  • Dal Lake
  • Which river is NOT a tributary of the Yamuna?

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

    Which river is known for the largest freshwater dolphin population?

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

    Which of these rivers does NOT flow through India?

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

    Which of the following rivers is known for having a basin that primarily supports rice cultivation?

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

    What is the primary source of water for the Krishna River?

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

    Which river system has Tungabhadra as its largest tributary?

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

    Which river system is closest to the Pameer Knot?

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

    Which of the following rivers originates from Nepal?

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

    What is the primary tributary of the Godavari River?

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

    Which river is known for its origin in Tibet and flows through India?

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

    What is the main river system associated with the Mahanadi basin?

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

    Which river system flows predominantly through the state of Tamil Nadu?

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

    Which river is often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

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

    What is the term for the confluence of three rivers?

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

    Which of the following rivers is commonly referred to as the Salt River in India?

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

    Which river is part of the Panchanad river system?

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

    Which of these rivers does not flow into the Triveni Sangam?

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

    Which among the following is a tributary of the Krishna River?

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

    Which river system includes the Godavari?

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

    What is the correct sequence of the following rivers in terms of their length, from longest to shortest?

    <p>Ganges, Godavari, Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is specifically known for being part of the Panchanad confluence?

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

    Study Notes

    Indian Rivers (Geography) - Exam Questions

    • Questions cover various aspects of Indian rivers, including their source, location, tributaries, and their relation to specific regions/states.
    • Questions are designed for SSC, CDS, State Exams, Railway, and PCS examinations.
    • Topics include:
      • Rivers causing disputes between states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra)
      • Rivers known by different names in different regions (Jamuna in Bangladesh)
      • Rivers that originate and end within India
      • Rivers known as Dakshina Ganga
      • Dams and their locations on specific rivers (Krishna Raja Sagara Dam)
      • Origin points of certain rivers (Surma/Barak River)
      • Tributaries of specific rivers (Kabini River)
      • Largest river of a particular plateau (Chotanagpur plateau)
      • Tributaries of the Indus River, including the longest one
      • Lifeline of a specific region (Shillong Plateau)
      • Rivers related to canals in Pakistan
      • Location of a city based on river bank (Ajmer)
      • Location of a river delta (Ganga)
      • River systems nearest to a specific location (Pameer Knot)
      • Rivers originating in specific regions (Nepal)
      • City located on a certain river (Netrawati River)
      • River from which a particular river originates (Sabarmati River)
      • River's range of origin (Kaveri River)
      • Specific rivers flowing in specific regions (Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu Rivers)
      • River on which a specific waterfall is located (Jog Falls)
      • River system with specific hydro-electric projects (Paithan Hydro Electric Project)
      • Confluence of rivers and their names (Panchanad, Triveni)
      • River not associated with a specific region (Panchanad river)
      • River known as "Salt River"
      • River flowing in a particular desert (Thar Desert)
      • River names in Vedic times (Purushni)
      • Rivers crossing the Tropic of Cancer twice
      • Incorrect river-tributary pairs

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    Test your knowledge of Indian rivers with this comprehensive quiz. Covering topics from their origins to tributaries, and even disputes arising from these waterways, the questions are designed for various competitive exams like SSC and PCS. Challenge yourself and explore the vital rivers that shape the geography of India.

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