Rivers of India — Set 7
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 61–70 of 100
Which river flows through the city of Lucknow?
Correct Answer: B. Gomti
Lucknow is located on the banks of the Gomti river in Uttar Pradesh. The Gomti is a monsoon-fed river that originates in the plains of Pilibhit. It joins the Ganga in Varanasi district.
The 'Bhakra Nangal' dam is built across which river?
Correct Answer: C. Sutlej
The Bhakra Nangal project is on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It is one of the highest gravity dams in the world. It provides irrigation to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Which river originates from the 'Rakas Lake'?
Correct Answer: C. Sutlej
The Sutlej river rises in Tibet from the Rakas Lake (Rakshas Tal) near Mansarovar. It enters India through the Shipki La pass. It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus.
The river 'Ghaggar' is believed to be the remnant of which ancient river?
Correct Answer: A. Saraswati
The Ghaggar-Hakra river is often identified with the mythological Saraswati river of the Vedas. It is an endorheic river that flows during the monsoon. Its dry bed is found in Rajasthan and Haryana.
Which river is a major source of water for the city of Chennai?
Correct Answer: B. Krishna
Chennai receives water from the Krishna river through the Telugu Ganga project. It also depends on Palar and other local reservoirs. The city faces significant water stress due to limited local river sources.
The river 'Subarnarekha' flows through which major industrial city?
Correct Answer: C. Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur is located at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. Subarnarekha means 'streak of gold' because gold was once mined from its sands. It flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Which river is known as the 'Sarayu' in the vicinity of Ayodhya?
Correct Answer: D. Ghaghara
The Ghaghara river is locally known as the Sarayu at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. It is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga. It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas.
The 'Jog Falls' is also known by which other name?
Correct Answer: C. Gerusoppa Falls
Jog Falls is also called the Gerusoppa or Gersoppa Falls. It is the highest untiered waterfall in India. It is a major tourist attraction in Karnataka.
Which river forms the 'Grand Canyon of India' at Gandikota?
Correct Answer: C. Pennar
The Pennar river has cut a spectacular gorge through the Erramala hills at Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh. This is often compared to the Grand Canyon in the USA. It is a unique geological feature of the Peninsular plateau.
Which river is known for the 'Chambal Badlands' or Ravines?
Correct Answer: B. Chambal
The Chambal river has created a network of deep gullies and ravines due to severe soil erosion. These badlands are characteristic of the Chambal valley. It is an important habitat for the Gharial crocodile.