SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS 4 : RIVERS OF INDIA

What are the two main types of rivers in India, based on their origin?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Himalayan rivers?

From which region does the Indus River originate?

Which glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River, which then forms the Ganga?

At which location do the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join to form the Ganga?

Which of the following rivers is the main tributary of the Ganga?

Which glacier is the origin point of the Yamuna River?

In which country is the Brahmaputra River initially known as the Tangpo?

What is the name of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh?

Which is the world's largest river island, formed by the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

From which of the following does the Mahanadi River originate?

Which river is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga' due to being the second-longest in India?

In which of the following does the Kaveri River originate?

Which sea does the Narmada River drain into?

Besides drinking, what are rivers commonly used for?

What is a defining characteristic that distinguishes Himalayan rivers from other types of rivers in India?

Which of the following processes directly contributes to the formation of Himalayan rivers below the snow line?

How does the flow of the Ganga River change as it progresses from Uttarakhand to West Bengal?

Which factor primarily determines whether a river is classified as a Himalayan river?

What significant geographical feature has the Brahmaputra River created in Assam?

Considering their origin and flow, how do the Mahanadi and Godavari rivers differ significantly from the Himalayan rivers?

Which river flows through a relatively shorter distance only in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea?

How does the usage of river water for irrigation contribute to India's economy?

What role do tributaries play in the overall river system, such as that of the Ganga or Yamuna?

Which of the following statements accurately contrasts the Brahmaputra River's characteristics in Tibet and Bangladesh?

How does the location of the Kaveri River's origin in the Western Ghats influence agriculture in South India?

Considering the geographical features, what is one key difference between the drainage patterns of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers?

In what way does the formation of deltas by rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri contribute to the regional economy?

What is a major implication of the Brahmaputra River being known by different names (Tangpo, Dihang, Jamuna) in different regions?

How does the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, benefit the region economically and strategically?

Himalayan Rivers get water from melting snow and rain.

The Indus River drains into the Bay of Bengal.

The Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier.

The Yamuna is a minor tributary of the Ganga.

The Brahmaputra is known as the Tangpo in Tibet.

The Brahmaputra forms the world's smallest river island.

The Mahanadi River originates in the Western Ghats.

The Godavari River is also known as the Dakshin Ganga.

The Krishna River flows through Kerala.

The Narmada River drains into the Bay of Bengal.

Himalayan rivers, sourced from glaciers and rainfall, maintain a consistent water flow throughout the year, and are therefore termed non-perennial rivers.

The Indus River, originating in Tibet, traverses through Ladakh in India, and subsequently flows through Pakistan before eventually emptying into the Arabian Sea.

The Ganga River is formed by the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers at the location of Uttarkashi.

The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, India's longest river bridge, is constructed over the Manas River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

In West Bengal, one distributary of the Ganga flows into Bangladesh and is locally referred to as the Meghna, while the other distributary, known as the Hugli, flows through West Bengal and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and directly drains into the Bay of Bengal.

The Brahmaputra River, known as the Tangpo in Tibet, enters India through Himachal Pradesh.

Originating in the Eastern Ghats of Chhattisgarh, the Mahanadi River flows solely through Chhattisgarh before draining into the Bay of Bengal.

The Godavari River, known as the 'Dakshin Ganga', originates in the Brahmagiri Hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.

The Narmada River, flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, drains into the Bay of Bengal via an estuary.

Rivers originating from glaciers in the Himalayas are called ______ Rivers.

The river ______ originates in Tibet and flows through Ladakh.

River Bhagirathi originates from the ______ glacier.

The longest river in India is the River ______.

The Yamuna River joins the Ganga at ______.

In Tibet, the Brahmaputra River is called ______.

The world’s largest river island, Majuli, is formed by the River ______.

River Mahanadi originates from the Eastern Ghats in ______.

River Godavari is also known as ______ Ganga.

River ______ originates from the Western Ghats in Karnataka.

The ______ and its tributaries flow through Uttarakhand, forming a crucial water source for the region.

The River Yamuna originates from the ______ glacier in the Himalayas.

In Tibet, the Brahmaputra River is known as ______.

The Brahmaputra River forms the world’s largest river island, ______, in Assam.

The ______ River is also known as Dakshin Ganga.

River Narmada drains into the ______ Sea through an estuary.

River ______ originates from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas.

The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge is built over the ______ river.

River ______ forms a large delta on the Tamil Nadu coast before draining into the Bay of Bengal.

What is a common source of water for Himalayan rivers throughout the year?

In which country does the Indus River originate?

From which glacier does the River Bhagirathi, which forms the Ganga, originate?

Which river is the main tributary of the Ganga River?

In which country is the Brahmaputra known as the Jamuna?

What is the name of the river island formed by the Brahmaputra in Assam?

From which mountain range does the Narmada River originate?

Name one use of river water mentioned.

Which river is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?

Explain why Himalayan rivers are considered perennial. What are the two primary sources that contribute to their continuous flow?

Describe the journey of the Ganga River, starting from its origin. Include the names of the major tributaries and the significant geographical feature it forms at its end point.

The Brahmaputra River is known by different names as it flows through different regions. What are these names and in which regions are they used?

Compare and contrast the origin and drainage of the Narmada River with that of the Ganga River.

How do rivers contribute to both agriculture and transportation in India? Provide specific examples from the text.

Describe the significance of the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu). Which river is it built over, and which regions does it connect?

Explain the importance of the River Godavari. What is its nickname, and why is it referred to that way?

Contrast the drainage patterns of the Indus River and the Brahmaputra River, mentioning the water bodies they eventually drain into.

How do the Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri rivers contribute to the coastal geography of India?

Describe the unique geographical feature formed by the Brahmaputra River in Assam. What is it called, and why is it significant?

Explain why Himalayan rivers are classified as perennial. What are the two primary sources that contribute to their continuous flow?

The Ganga River splits into distributaries in West Bengal. Name the two distributaries and bodies of water they drain into.

Compare and contrast the Indus and Brahmaputra rivers in terms of their origin and the countries through which they flow.

The Brahmaputra River is known by different names in different regions. What are these names and where are they used?

Describe the significance of the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers at Devprayag. What river does it form?

Identify two ways rivers in India support its economy. Be specific in your examples.

The Godavari River is referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga'. What is the primary reason for this designation?

Compare the origin of the Narmada River with that of the Godavari River. In which mountain ranges do they originate?

The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge is built over a tributary of the Brahmaputra. Name the tributary and the two states it connects.

Describe the journey of the Yamuna River from its origin to its final destination. Include the names of important states it flows through and the river it eventually joins.