Rivers and Drainage Basins Quiz
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What is the total length of the River Ganga drainage basin?

  • 2700 km (correct)
  • 2300 km
  • 2900 km
  • 2500 km
  • The Dibang and Lohit rivers are tributaries of which river?

  • Ganga
  • Brahmaputra (correct)
  • Yamuna
  • Narmada
  • Which of the following is the biggest waterfall made by river Kaveri?

  • Dal Lake
  • Shivasamudram (correct)
  • Jog Falls
  • Chilika
  • What is the assertion about the Tapi river?

    <p>It flows through a rift valley parallel to the Narmada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river system is characterized as the largest in India?

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

    Study Notes

    Multiple Choice Questions

    • Total length of River Ganga drainage basin: 2900
    • Triburtaries of the river Ganga: The Dibang and Lohit
    • Largest waterfall of the Kaveri River: Shivasamudram
    • Smallest peninsular river: Godavari (However, this is incorrect - Godavari is not the smallest, but one of the longest.)
    • Length of River Krishna: 1200 km
    • Assertion-Reason question correct explanation: It is stated that both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A, about the Tapi river rising in the Satpura ranges.

    River and Drainage Basins

    • River Krishna's flow: Rising near Mahabaleshwar and flows approximately 1200km to the Arabian Sea
    • Krishna's tributaries: Tungabhadra, Koyana, Ghatprabha, Musi and Bhima.
    • Brahmaputra's name in Tibet and Bangladesh: Not specified, the questions provided ask about this but do not give the answer.
    • Drainage basin definition: Not provided in the text

    Other Questions

    • Mahanadi River: No details are provided about the Mahanadi river.
    • Sundarban Delta: No details are provided about the Sundarban delta.
    • Ganga River System characteristics: No details are provided, but questions are asked about this.
    • Causes of River Pollution (India): No details are provided, but questions are asked about this.
    • Importance of Lakes: No details are provided, but questions are asked about this.
    • Ganga River System Explanation: No details are provided, but questions are asked about this.

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    Test your knowledge on major rivers and their drainage basins with this quiz. Questions cover aspects like tributaries, lengths, and specific features of rivers like the Ganga, Krishna, and Mahanadi. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the geography of Indian rivers.

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