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Match the river with its origin:
Match the river with its origin:
Indus = Tibet Ganga = Gangotri Glacier Yamuna = Yamunotri Glacier Brahmaputra = Tibet
Match the river with its downstream point:
Match the river with its downstream point:
Ganga = Farukka in West Bengal Brahmaputra = Bay of Bengal Indus = Not mentioned in the text Godavari = Not mentioned in the text
Match the river with its major tributaries:
Match the river with its major tributaries:
Ganga = Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi Yamuna = Chambal, Betwa, Son Brahmaputra = Dibang, Lohit, Kenula Mahanadi = Not mentioned in the text
Match the river with the delta it forms:
Match the river with the delta it forms:
Match the river with a unique feature mentioned:
Match the river with a unique feature mentioned:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following river activities with their corresponding river course:
Match the following river activities with their corresponding river course:
Match the following major rivers with their associated tributaries:
Match the following major rivers with their associated tributaries:
Match the following river characteristics with their corresponding river system:
Match the following river characteristics with their corresponding river system:
Match the following activities with their associated region in India:
Match the following activities with their associated region in India:
What are the two main river systems of India based on origin?
What are the two main river systems of India based on origin?
Which rivers are rainfed and snowfed, and thus perennial?
Which rivers are rainfed and snowfed, and thus perennial?
Name the major rivers of the Indus River System.
Name the major rivers of the Indus River System.
Where does the Indus River enter India?
Where does the Indus River enter India?
Which rivers join the Indus near Mithankot, Pakistan?
Which rivers join the Indus near Mithankot, Pakistan?
What are the major tributaries of the Ganga River System?
What are the major tributaries of the Ganga River System?
Where is the northernmost point of the Ganga Delta located?
Where is the northernmost point of the Ganga Delta located?
What are the tributaries that join the Brahmaputra River in Assam?
What are the tributaries that join the Brahmaputra River in Assam?
Where does the Ganga and the Brahmaputra flow into, forming the Sunderban Delta?
Where does the Ganga and the Brahmaputra flow into, forming the Sunderban Delta?
What is the length of the Indus River?
What is the length of the Indus River?
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Study Notes
River Systems of India
- The two main river systems of India are based on their origin: Himalayan and Peninsular.
River Characteristics
- Rainfed and snowfed rivers are perennial, meaning they have a continuous flow throughout the year.
Indus River System
- The Indus River enters India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Major rivers of the Indus River System include:
- Indus River
- others (not specified)
- The Indus River is joined by other rivers near Mithankot, Pakistan.
Ganga River System
- Major tributaries of the Ganga River System include:
- others (not specified)
- The northernmost point of the Ganga Delta is located in the Sundarbans.
Brahmaputra River
- The Brahmaputra River is joined by tributaries in Assam, including:
- others (not specified)
Sunderban Delta
- The Ganga and Brahmaputra Rivers flow into the Sunderban Delta.
River Lengths
- The length of the Indus River is approximately (not specified).
River Course and Activities
- River activities are categorized based on their corresponding river course, including:
- others (not specified)
River Features
- Unique features of rivers include:
- others (not specified)
River Deltas
- Rivers form deltas, including:
- the Sunderban Delta (formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra Rivers)
Tributaries
- Major rivers have associated tributaries, including:
- the Indus River System
- the Ganga River System
- the Brahmaputra River
Regional River Activities
- River activities are associated with specific regions in India, including:
- others (not specified)
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