Tuesday, 29th October 2024
Indian Geography, River, Dams and Lake - PYQ (1979-2024)
Q1. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
- Ghaghara-Gomati-Gandak-Kosi
- Gomati -Ghaghara-Gandak-Kosi
- Ghaghara-Gomati-Kosi-Gandak
- Gomati-Ghaghara-Kosi-Gandak
Q2. Consider the following information:
Waterfall Region River
- Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada
- Hundru Chota Nagpur Subarnarekha
- Gersoppa Western Ghats Netravati
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Q3. Consider the following statements:
- Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
- Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
- Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Q4. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Faguibine
- Lake Oguta
- Lake Volta
Q5. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?
- Cauvery
- Manjira
- Pennar
- Tungabhadra
Q6. Consider the following pairs :
Wetland Lake Location
- Hokera Wetland – Punjab
- Renuka Wetland – Himachal Pradesh
- Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura
- Sasthamkotta Lake – Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
- Only one pair
- Only two pairs
- Only three pairs
- All four pairs
Q7. With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus directly. Among the following, which one is such a river that joins the Indus directly?
- Chenab
- Jhelum
- Ravi
- Sutlej
Q8. With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of which of the following ?
- Glaciers
- Mangrove areas
- Ramsar sites
- Saline lakes
Q9. Consider the following rivers:
- Brahmani
- Nagavali
- Subarnarekha
- Vamsadhara
Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
- 1 and 2 Only
- 2 and 4 Only
- 3 and 4 Only
- 1 and 3 Only
Q10. Consider the following pairs:
Famous Place River
- Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga
- Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery
- Hampi : Malaprabha
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q11. Consider the following pairs:
Glacier River
- Bandarpunch : Yamuna
- Bara Shigri : Chenab
- Milam : Mandakini
- Siachen : Nubra
- Zemu Manas
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2 and 5
- 3 and 5
Q12. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q13. Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?
- Dibang
- Kameng
- Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Q14. Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
- Cauvery and Tungabhadra
- Godavari and Krishna
- Mahanadi and Son
- Narmada and Tapti
Q15. Consider the following rivers:
- Vamsadhara
- Indravati
- Pranahita
- Pennar
Which of the above is/are tributaries of Godavari?
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4
- 2 and 3 only
Q16. Consider the following rivers:
- Barak
- Lohit
- Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Q17. Consider the following pairs:
Wetlands Confluence of rivers
- Harike Wetlands : Beas and Sutlej
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park : Banas and Chambal
- Kolleru Lake : Musi and Krishna
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Q18. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
- It occupies a linear rift valley.
- It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
- The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- None
Q19. With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
- The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
- In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q20. Two important rivers- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
- Bhitarkanika
- Chandipur-on-sea
- Gopalpur-on-sea
- Simlipal
Q21. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are?
- Beas and Chenab only
- Beas and Ravi only
- Chenab, Ravi and Satluj only
- Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Yamuna
Q22. With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?
- It flows into Gulf of Khambhat
- It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh
- It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus
- It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuch
Q23. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Dam/Lake : River
- Govind Sagar : Satluj
- Kolleru Lake : Krishna
- Ukai Reservoir : Tapi
- Wular Lake : Jhelum
Q24. On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?
- Alaknanda
- Bhagirathi
- Dhauliganga
- Mandakini
Q25. Consider the following statements :
- There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
- There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q26. Which one of the following rivers does not originates in India?
- Beas
- Chenab
- Ravi
- Sutlej
Q27. At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?
- Amarkantak
- Badrinath
- Mahabaleshwar
- Nasik
Q28. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers?
- Beas
- Chenab
- Ravi
- Sutlej
Q29. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
City River
- Berlin : Rhine
- London : Thames
- New York : Hudson
- Vienna : Danube
Q30. Consider the following pairs:
Tributary River Main River
- Chambal : Narmada
- Sone : Yamuna
- Manas : Brahmaputra
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
Q31. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Project State
- Damanganga Gujarat
- Girna Maharashtra
- Pamba Kerala
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q32. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Waterfalls River
- Kapildhara Falls : Godavari.
- Jog Falls : Sharavati.
- Sivasamudram Falls : Cauvery.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
Q33. Where is the Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Project located?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Rajasthan
Q34. With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
- Chambal
- Narmada
- Tapi
- Bhima
Q35. Which one among the following rivers is the longest?
- Amazon
- Amur
- Congo
- Lena
Q36. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (City) List-II (River)
- Bangkok 1. Irrawaddy
- Phnom-Penh 2. Mekong
- Hanoi 3. Menam (Chao Phraya)
- Yangon 4. Red River
Code:
- A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1
- A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2
- A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
- A-4; B-2; C-3; D-1
Q37. Assertion (A) : River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India.
Reason (R) : The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of
Bengal in the east.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is not a correct of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q38. Which one of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak?
- Damodar
- Mahanadi
- Narmada
- Tapi
Q39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I List-II
(Town) (River Nearer to it)
- Betul 1. Indravati
- Jagdalpur 2. Narmada
- Jabalpur 3. Shipra
- Ujjain 4. Tapti
Code :
- A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3
- A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3
- A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2
- A-1; B-4; C-3; D-2
Q40. Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities?
- Beijing
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Shanghai
- Manila
Q41. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
- Mahanadi River rises in Chhattisgarh
- Godavari River rises in Maharashtra
- Cauvery River rises in Andhra Pradesh
- Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh
Q42. From North towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?
- Shyok-Spiti-Zaskar- Sutlej
- Shyok-Zaskar-Spiti-Sutlej
- Zaskar-Shyok-Sutlej- Spiti
- Zaskar-Sutlej-Shyok-Spiti
Q43. Assertion (A) : West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
Reason (R) : These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.
- Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q44. The waterfall 'Victoria' is associated with the river:
- Amazon
- Missouri
- St. Lawrence
- ZambezI
Q45. What is the correct sequence of the rivers–Godavari,Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
- Godavari–Mahanadi–Narmada–Tapi
- Godavari–Narmada–Mahanadi–Tapi
- Narmada–Godavari–Tapi-Mahanadi
- Narmada–Tapi–Godavari–Mahanadi
Q46. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is : [2002]
- Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pinner, Cauvery and Vagai
- Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery and Vagai
- Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
- Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
Q47. Which one of the following statements is not true?
- Ghaggar's water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi canal
- Narmada rises from Amarkantak region
- Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra river
- Penganga is a tributary of the Godavari
Q48. Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.
Reason (R) : There has been a reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q49. Assertion (A) : Ganga plain is the most densely populated part of India.
Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q50. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping?
- Damodar
- Mahanadi
- Sone
- Yamuna
Q51. The Alamatti is on the river:
- Godavari
- Kavery
- Krishna
- Mahanadi
Q52. In the map shown rivers labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively
- Kosi, Gomti, Ghaghara and Gandak
- Kosi, Ganga, Gomti and Ghaghara
- Gandak, Ganga, Gomti and Ghaghara
- Teesta, Gomti, Ghaghara and Kosi
Q53. Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus, forming the islands of Srirangapattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?
- Cauvery
- Tungabhadra
- Krishna
- Godavari
Q54. Consider the following rivers:
- Kishenganga
- Ganga
- Wainganga
- Penganga
Q55. Which of the following rivers is the source of water for the Rajasthan canal?
- Yamuna
- Chambal
- Sutlej
- Ghaggar
Q56. The maturity of a river course is recognised by the presence of
- V shaped valley
- Meanders
- Gorges
- High denudational power
Q57. Brahmaputra is an example of -------- drainage.
- Annular
- Antecedent
- Superimposed
- Radial
Q58. Which of the following stream systems dissects Aravalli range?
- Narmada, Son
- Banas, Luni
- Betwa, Koina
- Ganga, Saraswati
Q59. The beginning of urbanisation of the Ganges from the 6th century was mainly attributed to
- Fertility of soil
- Trade improvement
- Population growth
- None of the above
Q60. RiverLuni drains into
- Ganga delta
- Kerala coast
- Rann of Kutchh
- Godavari delta
Q61. Which of the following rivers has a ‘bird’s foot’ delta ?
- The Amazon
- The Brahmaputra
- The Mississippi
- Nile
Q62. Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
- Nagarjunasagar—Andhra Pradesh
- Tungabhadra—Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- Farakka—West Bengal
- Kosi—Gujarat
Q63. Mahatma Gandhi Setu is built over the river
- Ganga
- Brahmaputra
- Godavari
- Cauvery
Q64. Which of the following rivers flows westward?
- Krishna
- Cauvery
- Mahanadi
- Narmada
Q65. Chambal River flows through the States of
- Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Q66. The river which flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges is
- Narmada
- Tapti
- Mahanadi
- Godavari
Q67. Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects are situated on the rivers
- Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi
- Sutlej, Mahanadi and Purna
- Mahanadi, Beas, Godavari
- Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej
Q68. Himalayan rivers are perennial because
- They flow from inexhaustible springs in the Himalayas
- They are fed in summer by melting snow of Himalayas
- There is continuous rain throughout the year in the catchment areas
- None of the above
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