Rivers of India — Set 9
Geography · भारत की नदियां · Questions 81–90 of 100
Which is the longest river of Peninsular India?
Correct Answer: B. Godavari
The Godavari is the longest river in the south, measuring about 1,465 km. It is the second longest in India after the Ganga. Its basin covers nearly 10% of India's territory.
Which river is known as the 'National River' of India?
Correct Answer: C. Ganga
The Ganga was declared the National River of India in 2008. It is the holiest river for Hindus. It is the largest river basin in the country.
The world's largest delta, Sunderbans, is formed by which rivers?
Correct Answer: B. Ganga and Brahmaputra
The Sunderbans delta is created by the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. It is famous for its mangrove forests and Royal Bengal tigers. A major part of this delta lies in Bangladesh.
Which river originates from the 'Yamunotri Glacier'?
Correct Answer: D. Yamuna
The Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri glacier in the Banderpoonch peaks of the Himalayas. It is the largest tributary of the Ganga. It passes through Delhi and Agra.
Which river is also known as 'Tsangpo' in Tibet?
Correct Answer: D. Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra is known as the Tsangpo in Tibet before it enters India. It flows parallel to the Himalayas in its upper course. In India, it is one of the most powerful rivers.
Which river flows through the 'Vindhya' and 'Satpura' ranges?
Correct Answer: B. Narmada
The Narmada flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhyas and Satpuras. It does not form a delta. It creates an estuary at its mouth.
The city of Vijayawada is on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Krishna
Vijayawada is located on the banks of the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh. The Prakasam Barrage is a major feature of the river here. The river forms a large delta below the city.
Which river originates at 'Trimbakeshwar'?
Correct Answer: C. Godavari
The Godavari originates at Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is the principal river of the Deccan plateau. It is an east-flowing river.
The 'Teesta' river was once a tributary of which river before changing its course?
Correct Answer: A. Ganga
Historically, the Teesta was a tributary of the Ganga but changed its course to join the Brahmaputra after the 1787 floods. This is a famous example of river avulsion. It originates in Sikkim.
Which of these rivers is a tributary of the 'Cauvery'?
Correct Answer: B. Arkavathi
Arkavathi is a major tributary of the Cauvery in Karnataka. Bhima is a tributary of the Krishna. Indravati and Sabari are tributaries of the Godavari.