Rivers of India — Set 8
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 71–80 of 100
Which of these is the largest river in the world (by volume) to have its mouth in India?
Correct Answer: B. Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra has the highest discharge of any river in India. It carries more water and silt than the Ganga. However, its mouth is technically shared in the massive delta of the Bay of Bengal.
The city of Jabalpur is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Narmada
Jabalpur is located on the banks of the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh. The Bhedaghat marble rocks are found near the city. The Narmada is considered one of the holiest rivers in India.
Which river is known as the 'Lifeline of Goa'?
Correct Answer: D. Mandovi
The Mandovi river is referred to as the lifeline of Goa. It supports the state's agriculture and transport. The Dudhsagar Falls are located on its upper course.
The river 'Pennar' flows into which water body?
Correct Answer: D. Bay of Bengal
The Pennar river originates in Karnataka and flows through Andhra Pradesh into the Bay of Bengal. It is a seasonal river. Its basin lies between the Krishna and Cauvery basins.
Which river forms the 'Dudhsagar Falls'?
Correct Answer: D. Mandovi
The Dudhsagar Falls, meaning 'Sea of Milk', is on the Mandovi river on the border of Goa and Karnataka. It is one of India's tallest waterfalls. The railway line passes right in front of the falls.
The city of Patna is located at the confluence of which rivers?
Correct Answer: D. Ganga and Son
Patna (ancient Pataliputra) is situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers. This strategic location made it a major power center in ancient India. Today, it remains a major urban center in the plains.
Which of these rivers is NOT a Himalayan river?
Correct Answer: C. Godavari
The Godavari is a peninsular river, not a Himalayan one. Himalayan rivers are perennial and originate from glaciers. Peninsular rivers are typically seasonal and depend on monsoon rains.
The river 'Ravi' joins which major river in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Chenab
The Ravi river flows through Punjab and Himachal Pradesh before joining the Chenab in Pakistan. It is one of the five major rivers of the Punjab region. It provides water for irrigation in both countries.
Which river originates in the 'Pushkar Valley'?
Correct Answer: D. Luni
The Luni river originates in the Aravallis near Pushkar in Rajasthan. It is a major river system in the arid Thar desert. Its course ends in the salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch.
The 'Nagarjuna Sagar Dam' is built on which river?
Correct Answer: C. Krishna
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a major masonry dam on the Krishna river between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is the world's largest masonry dam. It irrigates millions of acres of farmland.