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What is the approximate percentage of Rajasthan's drainage system that constitutes internal drainage systems?
What is the approximate percentage of Rajasthan's drainage system that constitutes internal drainage systems?
Which river is recognized as having the largest surface water in Rajasthan?
Which river is recognized as having the largest surface water in Rajasthan?
Where does the Gggar River enter Rajasthan?
Where does the Gggar River enter Rajasthan?
Which of the following districts in Rajasthan is known to have rivers?
Which of the following districts in Rajasthan is known to have rivers?
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What is one of the nicknames given to the Gggar River?
What is one of the nicknames given to the Gggar River?
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Which river flows all the way to Fort Abbas in Pakistan during heavy rainfall?
Which river flows all the way to Fort Abbas in Pakistan during heavy rainfall?
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In which year did Rajasthan's water policy commence?
In which year did Rajasthan's water policy commence?
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What is the original location of the Kantli River?
What is the original location of the Kantli River?
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What is the approximate length of the Kantli River?
What is the approximate length of the Kantli River?
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Which river is known as the 'Ganga of Shekhawati'?
Which river is known as the 'Ganga of Shekhawati'?
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Where does the Rupangarh River flow into?
Where does the Rupangarh River flow into?
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Which civilization exists on the banks of the Kantli River?
Which civilization exists on the banks of the Kantli River?
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What is the origin of the Rupa Rail River?
What is the origin of the Rupa Rail River?
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Which river is considered the shortest river in Rajasthan?
Which river is considered the shortest river in Rajasthan?
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Which river merges with Nafasil in Rewari, Haryana?
Which river merges with Nafasil in Rewari, Haryana?
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What is the alternate name for the Rupa Rail River?
What is the alternate name for the Rupa Rail River?
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Kantli River
Kantli River
The main river in Shekhawati, known as the Ganga of Shekhawati.
Toorawati
Toorawati
The drainage basin of the Kantli River.
Rupangarh River
Rupangarh River
A river originating from Silemabad Hills, flowing into Sambhar Lake.
Rupa Rail River
Rupa Rail River
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Sabi River
Sabi River
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Kankani River
Kankani River
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Khari River
Khari River
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Dravyavati River
Dravyavati River
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Drainage System
Drainage System
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Catchment Area
Catchment Area
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Gggar River
Gggar River
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Internal Drainage System
Internal Drainage System
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Perennial Rivers
Perennial Rivers
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Chambal River
Chambal River
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Rajasthan Groundwater Board
Rajasthan Groundwater Board
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Drainage System
- The drainage system is a network of rivers and their tributaries.
- The catchment area is the region from where a river collects its water.
- Rajasthan has 1.16% of India's surface water.
- The Chambal River has the largest surface water in Rajasthan.
- Rajasthan has 16 drainage basins and 58 sub-drainage basins.
- Kota division has the most rivers in Rajasthan.
- Chittorgarh district has the most rivers in Rajasthan.
- Bikaner, Churu, and Phalodi districts do not have any rivers.
- The Chambal and Mahi rivers are the only perennial rivers in Rajasthan.
- Rajasthan's water policy started in 1999.
- The Rajasthan Groundwater Board was established by the central government in 1950.
Internal Drainage System
- Internal drainage systems are drainage systems that do not flow into any sea or ocean.
- The internal drainage system constitutes approximately 60% of Rajasthan's drainage system.
- Remember: "Gas, Meeru, Kaakar"
- Gas - Gggar River
- Meeru - Sabi River
- Kaakar - Maintha (or Mendha) River, Rupangarh River, Kantli River, Kankani River, Rupa Rail River
Gggar River
- The Gggar River originates from the Shivalik Hills in Himachal Pradesh.
- The total length of the Gggar River is 465 km.
- The length of the Gggar River in Rajasthan is disputed, with mentions of 100 km and 156 km existing.
- The Gggar River reaches Suratgarh during heavy rainfall.
- During heavy rainfall, the Gggar River flows all the way to Fort Abbas in Pakistan, extending its length to 156 km.
- The Gggar River enters Rajasthan at Tibbi in Hanumangarh.
- Nicknames for the Gggar River: Sorrow of Rajasthan, Chitang river (in Maurya times), Dead River, Sleeping/Reclining River.
- The Gggar River is known as Hakra or Kakra in Pakistan.
- The Gggar River is known as "Nali" in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
- The Gggar River created Talwara Lake in Hanumangarh.
- The Gggar River also created a lake called "O-2" in Haryana.
- The Gggar River is sometimes known as the only international river of Rajasthan.
- The Bawal Civilization is situated on the banks of the Gggar River in Haryana.
- The city located directly below the Gggar River's flow is Hanumangarh Junction.
Kantli River
- The Kantli River originates from the Khandela Hills in Sikar.
- The Kantli River goes extinct at Madrela, on the border of Jhunjhunu and Churu.
- The Kantli River is the main river in Shekhawati.
- The Kantli River's drainage basin is called "Toorawati."
- The Kantli River is also known as the Ganga of Shekhawati.
- Note: This river is the longest entirely internal drainage river in Rajasthan.
- The Ganeshwar civilization and the Sunari civilization exist on the banks of this river.
- The Kantli River is approximately 100 km long.
Rupangarh River
- The Rupangarh River originates in the Silemabad Hills near Kishangarh (Ajmer).
- The Rupangarh River flows into Sambhar Lake.
- The main temple of the Nimbark sect is located on the banks of the Rupangarh River in Silemabad.
Rupa Rail River
- The Rupa Rail river originates from the Udayanath Hills in Thanagaji (Alwar).
- The Rupa Rail river goes extinct near Kusupur in Bharatpur.
- The Rupa Rail river is also known as "Lasavri" or "Vara" River.
Rivers flowing into Sambhar Lake
- Remember the trick: "Khaaru Meeth Khadu Sa"
- Khaaru - Khari River
- Meeth - Metha (or Mendha) River
- Khadu - Khandela River
- Sa - Sambhar Lake
Sabi River
- The Sabi River originates from the Sewer Hills in Jaipur.
- It merges with the "Nafasil" in Rewari, Haryana.
- Its water merges with the "Narsingarh" lake.
- The Jodhpura Civilization is located on its banks (currently in Kotputli, Behror).
- Akbar had planned a dam on this river but failed.
Kankani River
- The Kankani River originates in the Kotdi village of Jaisalmer (also know as the "Masoodi River").
- It is generally considered to be the shortest river of Rajasthan (approximately 17 km).
- It creates the "Buj" lake in Jaisalmer .
- The Kankani river flows into the "Meetha Ki Khadi."
- The "Kank Ganesh" temple is located on its banks in Jaisalmer.
Other Internal Drainage Rivers
- Kukun River (Bharatpur)
- Dravyavati River (also known as Saraswati or Driswati River)
- Rohini River
- Neemri River
- Note: The Saraswati or Driswati River is believed to be an older name for the Gggar River.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of the drainage system in Rajasthan, including its rivers, tributaries, and catchment areas. It highlights significant features such as the internal drainage system and the history of the state's water policy. Test your knowledge on the geographic and hydrological characteristics of Rajasthan's drainage systems.
