40 Questions
What is the correct form of 'hand' in the context of inheritance?
Ancestors
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'he come to the University by the metro train?'
Do
What is the length of the Ganga river in kilometres?
2,525 km
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'The teacher advised me to read that book.'?
Has
What is the correct form of the verb 'change' to use in the sentence 'The date in my new watch will automatically change if I cross the International Date Line.'?
Change
What percentage of India's land mass does the Ganga basin constitute?
26 per cent
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'Everyone has to be involved in finding ways to protect India's natural resources.'?
Has
What percentage of India's population is supported by the Ganga basin?
43 per cent
Where does the Ganga river flow into?
Bay of Bengal
What is the correct form of the verb 'lose' to use in the sentence 'You will lose your money if you do not keep it in your purse.'?
Lose
What is the approximate area of the Ganga river basin in square kilometres?
1 million sq.km
What is the correct form of the verb 'take' to use in the sentence 'Yesterday, I took the bus from Chennai to Bangalore.'?
Took
What is the correct form of the verb 'turn' to use in the sentence 'If I turn down this job offer, I would have regretted it all my life.'?
Turn down
How many people live in the Ganga river basin?
650 million
What is a major challenge facing the Ganga river?
Fast growth of cities, agriculture and industries
What is the origin of the three major Indian rivers, including the Ganga?
The Himalayas
What does the word 'acoustically' mean?
Making amends for a wrong action
What is the meaning of 'atonement'?
Making amends for a wrong action
What does the word 'recuperative' mean?
Helping you to regain health after illness
What is the meaning of 'demographic'?
Pertaining to the study of population
What does the word 'proliferate' mean?
Increase rapidly in number
What is the meaning of 'tedious'?
Boring and Tiring
What does the word 'resplendent' mean?
Bright, colourful and impressive
What is the correct form of 'report' in the sentence 'A new medical discovery has been ................... in this week’s „Science‟ Journal'?
reported
What is the main topic of the passage?
River Ganga restoration
What is the primary goal of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
To reduce pollution in the Ganga River
What is the result of the 'hike' in the context of the passage?
Spreading from one person to another
What is the term for the process of returning the Ganga River to its natural state?
Restoration
What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances into the Ganga River?
Contaminate
What is the purpose of the 'restoration pillars' in the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
To reduce pollution in the Ganga River
What is the term for the process of putting a plan into action?
Implementation
What is the term for the integration of different components into a unified whole?
Integration
What is done every evening by the monks in the monastery?
Hymns are sung
Who painted the portrait of the greatest artist of the nineteenth century?
The portrait was painted by the greatest artist
What is the longest river in Germany?
Rhine
Which article should be used before 'umbrella'?
A
What is the purpose of a dialogue between two friends?
To plan a vacation
What is the topic of the speech to be given to school students?
Career options available for students in India today
What is the purpose of writing a letter to a friend?
To invite a friend to visit a historical monument
How many words should the speech to school students be in?
250 words
Study Notes
The Himalayas and Indian Rivers
- The Himalayas are the source of three major Indian rivers: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
- The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing for approximately 2,525 kilometers.
- The Ganga basin covers 26% of India's landmass and supports 43% of India's population.
- The Ganga river flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, passing through densely populated regions in Asia.
- The Ganga river basin covers over 1 million square kilometers and is home to over 650 million people.
Challenges faced by the Ganga River
- The Ganga river faces serious challenges due to rapid growth of cities, agriculture, and industries in recent decades.
Note: There are no answers to the questions provided as they are meant to be answered by the student. The questions are based on the passage and require the student to extract information from the text.
Learn about the source and significance of three major Indian rivers - the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, which originate from the Himalayas.
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