25 Questions
What is the name of the river in Tibet known as Tsangpo?
Brahmaputra
Where does the Brahmaputra river rise?
Near Mansarovar Lake
Which river basin is matched correctly with the Congo basin?
Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin
What river system is associated with the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
Irrawaddy River System
Is the Amazon rainforest a densely populated region?
No, it is very sparsely populated
What type of region is the Amazon rainforest in terms of population?
Isolated and uninhabited region
Which river is the longest in the world?
Amazon River
In which region is the Congo basin located?
Africa
Which river is NOT part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
Mekong
In which country is Mansarovar Lake situated?
China
In which South American country do about 60% of the Amazon rainforests lie?
Brazil
Which country mentioned in the options has the smallest share of the Amazon rainforests?
Ecuador
Which country is incorrectly linked to a share of the Amazon rainforests?
Argentina
Which South American country could be considered a significant part of the Amazon rainforest based on the given information?
Venezuela
If Brazil has about 60% of the Amazon rainforests, what percentage of the Amazon rainforests do the other countries combined have?
~25%
Which river is the longest river in terms of volume in the world?
Amazon River
Which river is the second longest river in the world?
Nile River
Which river is known as the 'Yellow River'?
Yangtze River
What is the largest river by length in the world?
Nile River
Which river has the most discharge of water into the ocean?
Amazon River
Which agricultural practice involves cutting down and burning of forests before planting crops?
Rainforest
Which region is known for its traditional 'slash and burn' agriculture?
Amazon rainforest
Which of the following is not typically used as a staple food in the Amazon basin?
Houses
Which ecosystem is most adversely affected by the practice of 'slash and burn' agriculture?
Amazon rainforest
Which of the following regions is characterized by its use of 'slash and burn' agriculture for crop cultivation?
Arunachal Pradesh
Test your knowledge about rivers by identifying the one called Tsangpo in Tibet and matching different basin with their corresponding rivers. Choose the correct answers among given options.
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