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What is the main purpose of the Sardar Sarovar Dam?
Which tributary is a left bank tributary of the Krishna River?
Which river is referred to as 'Narmada's twin'?
What is the significance of the Krishna-Godavari delta?
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Where does the Cauvery River originate?
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From which hill does the Sabarmati River originate?
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Which state is home to the source of the Tapti River?
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Which of these rivers is the longest west-flowing river in India?
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Which states are covered by the Cauvery River?
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What is the total length of the Mahi River?
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Which dam is associated with the Periyar River?
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Which of the following tributaries is a right bank tributary of the Narmada River?
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What is the mouth of the Pennar River?
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Which waterfall is associated with the Cauvery River?
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Which river has the mouth at the Gulf of Khambat?
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What is another name for the Krishna River?
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Which dam is located in Jharkhand and is also known as Canada Dam?
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What is the mouth of the river Mayurakshi?
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Which tributary is associated with the Ajay River?
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In which regions do the rivers Padma and Jamuna converge?
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What is the significance of the Ganga River in India?
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Which river originates from the Khamarpath Hill in Jharkhand?
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What is the total length of the Indus River?
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Which river is referred to as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its destructive floods?
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Study Notes
Rivers in the Rift Valley
- Major rivers include Sone, Damodar, and Tapti flowing into the Gulf of Khambat.
- They serve as vital lifelines for Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
- Notable waterfalls: Dhuandhar (Cloud of Mist/Marble), Kaplidhara, Mandar, and Dardi Falls.
Sardar Sarovar Dam
- Located in Gujarat, deemed 'the lifeline of Gujarat'.
- Primary functions: irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
- Supplies water to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
- Largest concrete dam in India by volume; Cube Dam in the USA is the world’s largest.
Tapti River
- Originates from Multai Spring in Madhya Pradesh.
- Runs through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
- Total length is 730 km, emptying into the Gulf of Khambat.
- Known as Narmada’s twin and the Maid of Narmada.
- Major cities along the river include Surat and Nashik.
- Major tributaries: right bank (Bethul, Patki, Ganjal, Bokad, Borar Suki) and left bank (Purna, Kapra, Sipra, Girna).
Sabarmati River
- Source: Mewar Hill in the Aravalli Range, East Rajasthan.
- Length of 371 km flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- Mouth located at the Gulf of Khambat.
- Formed from the confluence of Sabar and Hathmati rivers.
- Atal Foot Bridge is situated on this river.
- Major tributaries include Jawai and Wakal.
Mahi River
- The river rises in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh.
- Total length is 583 km, covering Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- Major tributaries are Som and Asan, flowing into the Gulf of Khambat.
Coastal Rivers
- Key coastal rivers: Pennar, Periyar, Rishikullya, Vaigai.
Pennar River
- Starts from Nandi Hill in Karnataka, flowing to Andhra Pradesh.
- Also known as Penna or Penneru.
- Empties into the Bay of Bengal.
Periyar River
- Known as the "Lifeline of Kerala."
- Originates from Sivagiri Hill in Tamil Nadu, passing through Kerala.
- Mouth near Vembanad Lake, into the Lakshadweep Sea.
- Home to Mulla-Periyar Dam and several tributaries like Pushkani and Kopai.
Mayurakshi River
- Named for its crystal clear waters and flooding during monsoons.
- Flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal, with tributaries like Kunur and Hingla.
Damodar River
- Originates from Khamarpath Hill, Jharkhand.
- Historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to floods in West Bengal.
- Covers Jharkhand and West Bengal, flowing into the Hooghly River.
Bengali River Interactions
- Ganga declared as the National River of India in 2008.
- Key river basins in India ranked: Ganga, Godavari, Krishna.
- Water volume ranking mirrors river basin ranking.
Indus River
- Originates from Singi Khambab Glacier near Manas Sarovar.
- Total length: 2880 km, with 709 km flowing through India.
- Major cities: Nasik, Nanded, Ramagundam, Rajamundary.
- Mouth located at Rajamundary, Andhra Pradesh.
Krishna River
- Second longest river in India; covers 1290 km from Mahabaleshwar Peak.
- Major tributaries: left (Koyna, Bhima, Musi) and right (Tungabhadra, Ghatprova).
- Known as Krishnaveni or Telugu Ganga; mouth at Hamsaladevi.
Cauvery River
- Rises in Talcauvery, flowing for 857 km through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
- Divides Tamil Nadu and called 'Ganga of South'.
- Mouth located at Poompuhar; features a waterfall at Shivanasamudra.
Narmada River
- Statuesque as the longest west-flowing river in India, measuring 1312 km.
- Sources at Narmadakund in Amarkantak, MP.
- Flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
- Major tributaries include Hiran and Orsang on the right bank, Burhnar and Banjar on the left.
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Explore the essential rivers flowing through the Rift Valley, including the Sone, Damodar, and Tapti, highlighting their significance to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Understand the role of the Sardar Sarovar Dam as a critical lifeline for the region, focusing on its functions and features. Delve into the geography and importance of these waterways in shaping local communities.
