Rivers of India — Set 3
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 21–30 of 100
The river Tapi (Tapti) flows into which water body?
Correct Answer: A. Arabian Sea
The Tapi is one of the few large peninsular rivers that flows westwards. It empties its waters into the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Khambhat. It runs parallel to the Narmada river to the south.
Which river's basin is the largest in India?
Correct Answer: C. Ganga
The Ganga basin covers about 26.3% of India's total geographical area. It supports one of the highest population densities in the world. It includes states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest in the world, is built on which river?
Correct Answer: B. Mahanadi
The Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi river in Odisha. It was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence. The dam forms a massive artificial lake.
The Teesta river is a major tributary of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Brahmaputra
The Teesta river originates in the Himalayas and joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. It flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal. It is known for its high-speed currents.
Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganga?
Correct Answer: B. Yamuna
The Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri glacier and joins the Ganga at Prayagraj. It is roughly 1,376 km long. Its major tributaries include the Chambal, Betwa, and Ken.
The Vaigai river flows through which state?
Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
The Vaigai river flows through the Madurai region of Tamil Nadu. It is a seasonal river that disappears into the Palk Strait. Historically, it was a central feature of the Pandyan kingdom.
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Indus?
Correct Answer: C. Lohit
Lohit is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river, not the Indus. Zanskar, Nubra, and Shyok are key northern tributaries of the Indus. Lohit flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on which river?
Correct Answer: A. Narmada
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam on the Narmada river in Gujarat. It provides water and power to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. It has been at the center of major environmental debates.
Which river is known as the 'Red River' of India?
Correct Answer: C. Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra is called the Red River due to the red soil it picks up from the Tibetan plateau. During the monsoon, the suspended silt gives it a distinctive reddish hue. This effect is most prominent in the Assam valley.
The Musi river, a tributary of the Krishna, flows through which city?
Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad
Hyderabad is situated on the banks of the Musi river in Telangana. The historic Charminar is located close to the river. It was the source of drinking water for the city for centuries.