Rivers of India — Set 2
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 11–20 of 100
Which river originates from the Mahabaleshwar region?
Correct Answer: B. Krishna
The Krishna river rises at Mahabaleshwar in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra. It is the second-largest east-flowing peninsular river. Its major tributaries include the Tungabhadra and Koyna.
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Cauvery
The Shivanasamudra Falls is located on the Cauvery river in Karnataka. It is one of the earliest hydro-electric power stations in Asia. The river divides here into two separate falls.
Which river is known for the 'V-shaped' valley and is the largest tributary of the Indus?
Correct Answer: D. Chenab
The Chenab is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers. It is the largest tributary of the Indus river system. It flows through Jammu and Kashmir before entering Pakistan.
The 'Luni' river, which disappears in the Rann of Kutch, flows through which state?
Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan
The Luni originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli range in Rajasthan. It is an endorheic river, meaning it does not reach the sea. The water is initially fresh but becomes salty as it flows downstream.
Which river forms the boundary between India and Bangladesh at its mouth?
Correct Answer: B. Meghna
The Meghna is formed by the confluence of the Padma and Jamuna rivers. It creates a vast delta system before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is the widest river in the world that flows completely on land.
Which river is also known as the 'Vridha Ganga'?
Correct Answer: C. Godavari
Godavari is called Vridha Ganga because of its ancient age and large catchment area. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganga. It holds great religious significance in the Deccan region.
The city of Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Sabarmati
Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the Sabarmati river in Gujarat. The Sabarmati Ashram, founded by Mahatma Gandhi, is situated here. The river originates in the Aravalli range.
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
Correct Answer: C. Damodar
The Damodar river was known as the Sorrow of Bengal due to its unpredictable floods. However, the Damodar Valley Corporation project has significantly controlled the flooding. It flows through the coal-rich Chota Nagpur plateau.
The Amarkantak plateau is the source of which two rivers?
Correct Answer: C. Narmada and Son
Both the Narmada and Son rivers originate in the Amarkantak hills. The Narmada flows west towards the Arabian Sea, while the Son flows north to join the Ganga. This illustrates a radial drainage pattern.
Which of the following rivers is an 'antecedent' river?
Correct Answer: D. Indus
An antecedent river is one that existed before the mountains it flows through were uplifted. The Indus, along with the Brahmaputra, cut deep gorges through the Himalayas as they rose. This shows the river maintained its course despite tectonic activity.