Rivers of India — Set 5
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 41–50 of 100
The Mahanadi river has its source in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
The Mahanadi rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh in the Sihawa region. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha to reach the Bay of Bengal. Its basin is important for rice cultivation.
Which of these is a left-bank tributary of the Yamuna?
Correct Answer: C. Hindan
The Hindan river joins the Yamuna from the left (north) near Delhi. Chambal, Betwa, and Ken are right-bank tributaries that flow from the Central Highlands. Hindan is a rain-fed river.
Which river is also known as the 'Salt River'?
Correct Answer: B. Luni
The Luni is called the salt river (Lavana-vari) due to its high salinity in its lower reaches. It gets salt from the groundwater of the desert regions of Rajasthan. It is the only significant river in western Rajasthan.
The 'Indira Gandhi Canal' gets its water from which rivers?
Correct Answer: A. Sutlej and Beas
The canal draws water from the Harike Barrage, at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas. It is the longest canal in India. It has transformed the desert landscape of western Rajasthan.
Which river flows through the 'Dudhwa National Park'?
Correct Answer: B. Suheli
The Suheli and Mohana rivers flow through the Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh. They are part of the larger Ganga basin. This wetland ecosystem is vital for the Swamp Deer.
The Periyar river, the longest in Kerala, originates from?
Correct Answer: A. Sivagiri Hills
The Periyar rises in the Sivagiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It is the life-line of Kerala's economy. The Idukki Dam, one of the highest in Asia, is built on this river.
Which river is the main stream of the Brahmaputra after it enters Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: D. Jamuna
In Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra is known as the Jamuna. It eventually joins the Padma (the main branch of the Ganga). After joining, they flow together as the Padma and then the Meghna.
Which river has the smallest basin among the following?
Correct Answer: B. Sabarmati
Among these, the Sabarmati has a relatively small basin area. The Ganga basin is the largest, followed by the Godavari. Sabarmati is a major river but limited to Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The Sharavati river is famous for which waterfall?
Correct Answer: C. Jog Falls
The Sharavati river creates the Jog Falls, the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. It is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is a major source of hydroelectric power.
Which river is known as the 'Shakti' of the Deccan region?
Correct Answer: B. Godavari
Godavari is often symbolically termed the Shakti of the Deccan due to its vital role in agriculture and life. It drains nearly 10% of India's total geographical area. It is central to the history of the Satavahana dynasty.