Rivers of India — Set 6
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 51–60 of 100
The city of Nashik is on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Godavari
Nashik is located on the banks of the Godavari river. It is one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela. The river begins its journey at the nearby Trimbakeshwar.
Which river's delta is called the 'Granary of South India'?
Correct Answer: B. Cauvery
The Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu is known as the Granary of South India because of its fertile soil and rice production. It has been a prosperous agricultural region for over 2,000 years. The Grand Anicut dam was built here by the Cholas.
The 'Pong Dam' is constructed on which river?
Correct Answer: D. Beas
The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is on the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. It was built for power generation and irrigation. The reservoir is a famous Ramsar wetland site.
Which river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
Correct Answer: C. Narmada
The Narmada flows through a structural rift valley between the Vindhya range to the north and the Satpura range to the south. This defines its westward direction. It is the largest west-flowing river of the peninsula.
Which river is the 'Sorrow of Odisha'?
Correct Answer: A. Mahanadi
The Mahanadi was traditionally called the Sorrow of Odisha due to devastating floods. Since the completion of the Hirakud Dam, the floods have been mostly regulated. It still carries massive silt loads.
The 'Pamba' river is associated with which major pilgrimage site?
Correct Answer: B. Sabarimala
The Pamba river is considered sacred by pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. It is the third longest river in Kerala. Devotees take a ritual bath in its waters.
Which river originates near the 'Rohtang Pass'?
Correct Answer: B. Beas
The Beas river originates at the Beas Kund near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It is a major tributary of the Sutlej. It is the only Indus tributary that flows entirely within India.
The river Damodar originates in which plateau?
Correct Answer: C. Chota Nagpur Plateau
The Damodar rises in the Palamau hills of the Chota Nagpur plateau in Jharkhand. It flows through a rift valley rich in coal deposits. It joins the Hooghly river in West Bengal.
Which river is known as the 'Kalindi'?
Correct Answer: D. Yamuna
Yamuna is also known as Kalindi, often linked to the Kalinda mountains of its source. It is the second-longest river of the Ganga system. It is deeply connected to the Krishna legends.
The 'Mandovi' and 'Zuari' rivers are the main rivers of which state?
Correct Answer: D. Goa
The Mandovi and Zuari are the two most important rivers of Goa. They are the backbone of the state's internal navigation and economy. Panaji is situated on the Mandovi river.