River System and Drainage in India

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Match the river with its origin:

Indus = Tibet Ganga = Gangotri Glacier Yamuna = Yamunotri Glacier Brahmaputra = Tibet

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:

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:

Ganga = Sunderban Delta Brahmaputra = Not mentioned in the text Yamuna = Not mentioned in the text Krishna = Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

Match the river with a unique feature mentioned:

Indus = Distributed water according to Indus Water Treaty in 1960 Ganga = Develops large meanders in the downstream plain areas Brahmaputra = Marked by huge depo on its bed Kaveri = Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Drainage basin = Area drained by a single river system Water divide = Upland that separates two drainage systems Himalayan rivers = Rainfed and snowfed, perennial rivers Peninsular rivers = Seasonal rivers mostly depending on rainfall Signup and view all the answers

Match the following river activities with their corresponding river course:

Intensive erosional activity = Upper course of Himalayan rivers Depositional features = Lower course of Himalayan rivers Origin in Western Ghats = Peninsular rivers Flow towards Bay of Bengal = Peninsular rivers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following major rivers with their associated tributaries:

Indus River = Zaskar, Nubra, Shyok Ganga River = Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum Brahmaputra River = Tributaries in Kashmir Bay of Bengal Rivers = Originate in Western Ghats Signup and view all the answers

Match the following river characteristics with their corresponding river system:

Rainfed and snowfed = Himalayan rivers Perennial rivers = Himalayan rivers Seasonal rivers depending on rainfall = Peninsular rivers Create meanders and oxbow lakes = Himalayan rivers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with their associated region in India:

Rising near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet = Indus River System Joining Indus near Mithankot, Pakistan = Indus River System Originate in the Western Ghats = Peninsular rivers Enter India in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir = Indus River System Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main river systems of India based on origin?

The Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers are rainfed and snowfed, and thus perennial?

The Himalayan rivers Signup and view all the answers

Name the major rivers of the Indus River System.

The Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Indus River enter India?

Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers join the Indus near Mithankot, Pakistan?

Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum Signup and view all the answers

What are the major tributaries of the Ganga River System?

Yamuna, Chambal, Betwa, Son, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi Signup and view all the answers

Where is the northernmost point of the Ganga Delta located?

Farukka in West Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What are the tributaries that join the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

Dibang, Lohit, Kenula Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Ganga and the Brahmaputra flow into, forming the Sunderban Delta?

Bay of Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the Indus River?

2900 km Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the river system and drainage in India with this quiz. Learn about drainage basins, water divides, and the two river systems of India - the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers.